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Local and national support

Advertising Standards Authority

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is the UK’s independent regulator of advertising across all media.

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Start Up Programme - Staffordshire

This programme helps businesses start and grow, focusing on brand development, business model design and developing your business brand.

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University Of Bradford

Various business support services are available at the University of Bradford.

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SpacePro

SpacePro arranges for its customers in-store promotions at shopping centres, train stations supermarkets and exhibitions.

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Strive Live Start-Up Incubator

An incubator programme designed to support early stage businesses launch their business.

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1:1 Social Media Support with Catch Design

Bespoke, one-to-one support for small businesses looking to improve their social media and digital marketing skills.

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British Brands Group

British Brands Group is a membership organisation dedicated to championing brands in the UK.

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Get Started and Grow - Staffordshire County Council

Professional help for start-up and growing businesses in Staffordshire.

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Staffordshire Moorlands District Council - Start Up Programme Next Gen

Staffordshire County Council's fully-funded NextGen Start-Up Programme offers entrepreneurs business training, masterclasses, coaching, mentoring, networking, and digital marketing audits.

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Design Factory

Access to facilities at Aston University for businesses in Shropshire.

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Resilient Stafford Grant

The Council have launch a brand-new funding opportunity designed to help local independent micro, small, and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) become more energy efficient and sustainable.

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World Intellectual Property Organization

Information and resources about Intellectual Property services and administration.

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Four main types of Intellectual Property

A breakdown of the 4 main types of Intellectual Property and what it protects.

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IPO - Intellectual Property Office

The official government body responsible for granting Intellectual Property (IP) rights in the UK.

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Dormant Companies

Guidance on what a dormant company is and what it must do.

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Birmingham City Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

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Dealing with infringement of your IP

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The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA)

The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys are the professional and examining body for patent attorneys in the United Kingdom.

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Business newsletter and email updates

A link to sign up for email bulletins from the Intellectual Property Office

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Business & IP Centre (BIPC) - British Library

Business & IP Centre at the British Library support small business owners, entrepreneurs and inventors.

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Copyright notices

Copyright notices offer a concise note which is published by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) It provides basic copyright guidance.

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UK Trade Mark classes

Help and support is available regarding the classification system for UK trade marks.

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Applying to register a design

Infographic on the timeline for registering a design.

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Renewing a Patent

Information and guidance on how to renew a patent.

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Licensing intellectual property 

Provides advice on how Intellectual Property can be bought, sold or licensed.

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Non Disclosure Agreements

Protecting your intellectual property when discussing it, with a written agreement.

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The Mitchell Library

A range of information, resources and services on intellectual property and patents.

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IP Finance Toolkit

Guidance on understanding the value of your Intellectual Property (IP) to potential lenders.

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Misleading payment requests

Guidance on what to do if you receive a misleading request for payment of IP services.

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IP Supply Chain Toolkit

Booklet to help individuals and businesses to be aware of the growing risk from counterfeit goods.

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Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Manchester

Manchester Business and IP Centre provide businesses information and events coving a wide range of topics from starting a business to intellectual property

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Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Liverpool

Liverpool Libraries offers a range of services to businesses in the area including how to start a business and Intellectual Property.

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Intellectual Property Equip App

A useful app to help businesses manage their IP.

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Funded access to Catapults and RTOs

Funding for businesses towards making the most of their intellectual property.

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Authors Licensing and Collecting Society - (ALCS)

Authors Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS) is a membership organisation that supports all types of writers and visual artists for the secondary uses of their works.

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Intellectual Property Insurance

Details about insurance businesses can use to protect their intellectual property.

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IP Advance Grant Funding

Funding for businesses towards making the most of their intellectual property.

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Merton Trading Standards

Offers support to ensure that businesses are compliant with consumer legislation.

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IP (Unjustified Threats) Act for SMEs

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Events Calendar

Events hosted by the Intellectual Property Office

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Managing IP Overseas

How to manage your intellectual property in other countries.

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IP for Business

Collection of tools for intellectual property

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Intellectual Property Office Guidance and Tools

Online resources provided by the Intellectual Property Office

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Patent Accelerated Processing

Patents fast grant guide provides further information on how to get your patent application granted more quickly.

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Events and networking groups in Wychavon

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

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Business & IP Information Service Humber (Hull Libraries)

Information and resources about Intellectual Property, legislation, regulations and more.

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Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Leeds

Free support to new and existing businesses, or anyone with a business idea in Leeds and West Yorkshire.

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Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Birmingham

The Business and IP Centre (BIPC) at the Library of Birmingham offers a wide range of resources and information to businesses.

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