• The collaboration between the two entities will allow companies in the Packaging Cluster to receive free advice on the management of industrial and intellectual property and a discount on fees
• PONS IP is one of the leading global consultancy firms in the defence of R&D&I development and knowledge transfer

The Packaging Cluster has signed a collaboration agreement with the consultancy firm PONS IP, a benchmark in industrial and intellectual property support for companies and knowledge centres.

The agreement will allow cluster members to receive free advice from PONS IP, in any of its services related to the management of patents, technological development, data protection or the valuation of intangible assets, among others.

In addition, for any associated management by the consultancy firm, each memberr will enjoy a discount on the consultancy firm's fees, which will facilitate the proper administration of all the innovations carried out by the more than 130 associate members.

The relationship between the two entities will lead to the joint organisation and participation in events or training that can provide knowledge on issues involving intellectual and industrial property and technology transfer, with the aim of expanding the market intelligence of the packaging sector.

These legal resources will lay the foundations for a secure and up-to-date activity in accordance with the requirements of intellectual and industrial property management for the Packaging Cluster and its members.

In addition, PONS IP has supported the cluster in the protection of its brand at European level with the change of logo and image. This new corporate identity was presented during the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the entity on 1 December.