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In 2010, Dialogic conducted an evaluation on behalf of the Flanders Agency for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (AO) of the 'IE-scan' project, supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The IE-scan is a pilot project by the Agency for Innovation and Entrepreneurship aimed at informing and guiding SMEs in Flanders on managing their intellectual property (IP).
The key evaluation outcome is that the IE-scan achieves its intended purpose. The research shows that the IE-scan effectively identifies entrepreneurs' needs and then delivers the right, understandable tailored information. This information has increased the understanding of the importance of IP among many businesses. Many have become convinced that they need to approach things differently. Several companies even see benefits from their efforts. The IE-scan creates new opportunities and, more importantly, encourages companies to proactively manage their IP, consider third-party IP, and integrate IP into their operations.