On 10 September 1878 he patented the ‘𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫’ in New York, an iron machine weighing about 26 kg and capable of adding, subtracting, dividing and multiplying 9-digit figures.
📸 @OEPM_es
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In 1874, he began working as a money changer between New York and Havana, and it was then that he decided to develop a device capable of calculating the equivalence between different currencies and gold💰.
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It was in this context that, true to his passion for mechanics, in 1863 he came up with his first invention, a machine for folding newspapers 🗞. He tried to patent it in New York, but a lack of funding forced him to sell the idea.
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After studying philosophy and literature for a time, Ramón decided to emigrate to Cuba ✈. There he trained as a journalist and became the editor of a newspaper, all the while publishing his novels📚.
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Did you know that the first calculator capable of direct multiplication was invented by a Spaniard?💡
#OnThisDay in 1833, Ramón Silvestre Verea was born in San Miguel de Curantes, Pontevedra.
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Applications for the DesignEuropa Awards 2023 are now open ✍
DesignEuropa Awards celebrate excellence in design and design management among holders of registered Community designs. Register your start-up in the category of Small and Emerging Companies!
https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/en/dea-home
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At our exhibition booth, participants could also learn more about the EUIPO, our work and, of course, how IP can help their business!
Thank you @EUeic for this amazing event!👏
#EISMEA #EIC #EICSummit22
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We have had the pleasure of participating in the #EICSummit22 in Brussels, an opportunity for 🇪🇺 start-ups, innovators and researches to connect.
📸Inge Buffolo, Director of the Customer Department at the @EU_IPO, presenting the office and its numerous initiatives for SMEs.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/IdeasPowered/status/1601259821273341952
Identify your intellectual property assets 💡✍
You may have valuable assets that you’re unaware of. This leaflet can help you understand what intellectual property assets you may have, how to protect them and what benefits they can bring!
Find out more!
https://business.ideaspowered.eu/sites/default/files/2022-05/IP%20Leaflet_SME%20website_EN.pdf
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It's not always an easy ride when you are trying to trap an idea.
Keep things in perspective and don’t lose sight of your valuable IP rights. They are there to power and protect your creative ideas from the beginning of your journey.
https://business.ideaspowered.eu/
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The Ideas Powered for business Network: its benefits to 🇪🇺 start-ups and SMEs🧐
The Ideas Powered for business Network counts on 20 members representing different areas of expertise and offering economical and informative support.
Check out who we are👇:
https://business.ideaspowered.eu/news/ideas-powered-business-network-its-journey-and-benefits-european-startups-and-smes
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𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐒𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐀: The importance of IP for your business 🚀
Created by the @EU_IPO & the 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐏 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 focused on providing relevant initiatives for SMEs and start-ups. Join us for free!
https://euipo.blumm.it/event/ar/1/slovenia-ideas-powered-for-business
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Talking Metaverse 🖥📲
IP plays an important role in the offline world. But what about the Metaverse? Can I even protect my trade mark or design in the virtual world?
Let’s learn the basics about IP in the Metaverse with Thom Clark from the @EU_IPO 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExYvK6SPVe4&list=PLH465kSomI5tSyQzlaW1cyOt2wmQ-MXMi&index=2
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/IdeasPowered/status/1600426926761381888
Did you know that inventor Ralph Simpson filed a patent for his ‘artificial snow’ invention in 1927?
So we can keep dreaming of a white Christmas (no matter where we live).
It doesn't matter what you are into. IP can help you. And we can help you with IP.
https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/en/online-services/ideas-powered-for-business
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/IdeasPowered/status/1600098981912072195
Entrepreneurship is something that has been practised since childhood 👌
This entrepreneurship lesson kit is designed to help secondary and vocational school teachers promote the entrepreneurial spirit through practical activities 👇
https://ideaspowered.eu/en/our-projects/ideaspowered@school/ip-teaching-materials#results
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/IdeasPowered/status/1600053432114503680
Are you interested in doing business in Africa?
The #AfricaIPSMEHelpdesk provides EU SMEs with IP support when entering the African market.
Their free services include:
🔸 training courses
🔸 online resources
🔸 a helpline
Learn more at http://africaiphelpdesk.eu/
Follow: @AfricaIPR
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The importance of registering a trademark is something that every SME should keep in mind. Protection ensures...
👉Differentiation from competitors
👉Protection of your brand
👉Reputation of the brand
👉Revenue by licensing and selling
https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/en/online-services/register-with-fasttrack
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𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 🧐🔍
Imagine you develop an app that makes fast banking transactions, but the bank needs access to the app’s data to get it up and running. How do you protect your IP?
Find out here👇
https://ideaspowered.eu/en/our-projects/ip-resources-and-activities
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🚵♀️ An airbag for cyclists
🛍️ A personal shopping site for men
💊 A drone delivering medicines
Find more stories on innovative SMEs and start-ups that protect their IP rights⚡️
https://n.respublicae.eu/i/events/1422191047879319554
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Fun fact: British scientist Michael Faraday invented the rubber balloon🎈 in 1824. He never planned on creating a party must-have – instead he used balloons to contain gasses for his experiments.
Here’s to surprising ideas that take off!
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