Local and national support
World Intellectual Property Organization
Information and resources about Intellectual Property services and administration.
Read MoreLicensing intellectual property
Provides advice on how Intellectual Property can be bought, sold or licensed.
Read MoreIntellectual Property Insurance
Details about insurance businesses can use to protect their intellectual property.
Read MoreIPO - Intellectual Property Office
The official government body responsible for granting Intellectual Property (IP) rights in the UK.
Read MoreFour main types of Intellectual Property
A breakdown of the 4 main types of Intellectual Property and what it protects.
Read MoreIntellectual Property Office Guidance and Tools
Online resources provided by the Intellectual Property Office
Read MoreIP Finance Toolkit
Guidance on understanding the value of your Intellectual Property (IP) to potential lenders.
Read MoreThe Mitchell Library
A range of information, resources and services on intellectual property and patents.
Read MoreAberdeen PatLib Centre
Aberdeen PatLIb Centre offers free information/ advice on how to best protect the intellectual property of your business.
Read MoreBusiness newsletter and email updates
A link to sign up for email bulletins from the Intellectual Property Office
Read MoreBusiness & IP Centre (BIPC) South Yorkshire
Free advice on protecting the intellectual property of your business.
Read MoreIP Advance Grant Funding
Funding for businesses towards making the most of their intellectual property.
Read MoreNational Network of Business & IP Centres (BIPC)
A network of Business and Intellectual Property Centres around the country, for businesses to access intellectual property advice. Many also offer general business support too.
Read MoreBusiness & IP Centre (BIPC) Tees Valley
A centre offering intellectual property advice and general business support.
Read MoreBusiness & IP Centre (BIPC) Glasgow
The Business and Intellectual Property Centre in Glasgow's Mitchell Library supports entrepreneurs and innovators from idea stage to successfully launching and growing a business.
Read MoreBusiness & IP Centre (BIPC) Bristol
A centre for businesses to get intellectual property and general business advice.
Read MoreBusiness & IP Centre (BIPC) Oxfordshire
A centre offering intellectual property advice and general business support.
Read MorePortsmouth PatLib Centre
Portsmouth PatLib is part of a national network of Intellectual Property (IP) Information Centres supported by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and offer information on all aspects of IP.
Read MoreNon Disclosure Agreements
Protecting your intellectual property when discussing it, with a written agreement.
Read MoreBusiness & 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.
Read MoreBusiness & IP Centre (BIPC) Sussex
A centre offering intellectual property advice and general business support.
Read MoreBusiness & IP Information Service Humber (Hull Libraries)
Information and resources about Intellectual Property, legislation, regulations and more.
Read MoreAnti Copying In Design - (ACID)
ACID is the UK’s leading design and intellectual property campaigning organisation.
Read MoreCopyright notices
Copyright notices offer a concise note which is published by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) It provides basic copyright guidance.
Read MoreBusiness & IP Centre (BIPC) Norfolk
Norfolk Business & Intellectual Property Centre offer resources to help you to do your own research on your business or business idea including business sectors and intellectual property.
Read MoreBusiness & IP Centre (BIPC) Devon
If you are based in Devon and need information on intellectual property, copyright or patents Devon Business & IP Centre can help.
Read MoreFunded access to Catapults and RTOs
Funding for businesses towards making the most of their intellectual property.
Read MoreBusiness & 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
Read MoreBusiness & IP Centre (BIPC) Nottinghamshire
A centre offering intellectual property and general business advice to small businesses.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreDealing with infringement of your IP
Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
Centres offering intellectual property advice and general business support across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.
Read MoreBritish Brands Group
British Brands Group is a membership organisation dedicated to championing brands in the UK.
Read MoreIP (Unjustified Threats) Act for SMEs
Merton Trading Standards
Offers support to ensure that businesses are compliant with consumer legislation.
Read MoreInvest NI
Invest NI helps new and existing businesses to compete internationally and attract new investment to Northern Ireland.
Read MoreHeriot-Watt University
Are you a Scottish based business seeking support for innovation and growth?
Read MoreMisleading payment requests
Guidance on what to do if you receive a misleading request for payment of IP services.
Read MoreIP Supply Chain Toolkit
Booklet to help individuals and businesses to be aware of the growing risk from counterfeit goods.
Read MoreUK Trade Mark classes
Help and support is available regarding the classification system for UK trade marks.
Read MoreICO - AI and Data Protection
Guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Protection.
Read MoreBirmingham City Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreBusiness & 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.
Read MorePATLIB - Patent Information Centres and BIPCs - Business & IP Centres
The Patent Information Centres and Business & IP Centres were created to provide users with local access to patents, trademarks, designs and copyright information, as well as business support.
Read MoreBusiness & IP Centre (BIPC) Northamptonshire
Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire provide free access to business guides, company information database, and consumer and market research content.
Read MorePatent Accelerated Processing
Patents fast grant guide provides further information on how to get your patent application granted more quickly.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in Wychavon
Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.
Read MoreBusiness & IP Centre (BIPC) Leeds
Free support to new and existing businesses, or anyone with a business idea in Leeds and West Yorkshire.
Read MoreNottingham Law School Legal Advice Centre
Free advice on a range of topics, such as choosing the right business structure for commercial property issues.
Read MoreUWE Bristol Pro Bono Business Advice Clinic (University of the West of England)
A variety of legal advice services are available, including choosing a legal structure for your business.
Read MoreBusiness & IP Centre (BIPC) North East
BIPC hosts a range of events for new and established businesses, including workshops, networking & specialist events.
Read MoreNHS Innovation Hubs
NHS Innovation Hubs help to evaluate, protect and exploit ideas to deliver healthcare improvements.
Read MoreBusiness & IP Centre (BIPC) Bolton
BIPC Bolton is a business information service available through the library.
Read MoreAsk About Business and Lancashire County Council Libraries
Ask About Business and Lancashire County Council Libraries is a business information service that supports people in the area to start and run a business.
Read MoreAuthors 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.
Read MoreUniversity Of Bradford
Various business support services are available at the University of Bradford.
Read MoreLeeds City Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreBusiness & IP Centre (BIPC) - British Library
Business & IP Centre at the British Library support small business owners, entrepreneurs and inventors.
Read MoreInnovate UK Business Growth
Are you an established business looking to grow through innovation?
Read MoreSunderland Software City
A range of support services and mentoring for businesses in the digital and software sectors.
Read MoreGovernment Property Finder
The Government Property Finder advertises vacant and surplus space - buildings and land for use by businesses, developers, community groups and the general public.
Read MoreTrade Associations - Construction, Engineering, Home and Property Services
Websites and contact details for trade associations for businesses in construction, engineering and home & property services.
Read MoreCommercial Property Development Grant
Capital investment grants to regenerate commercial properties located in the priority town centres of Colwyn Bay, Abergele & Pensarn, and Llandudno.
Read MoreNorth East Property Fund
North East Property Fund can offer loans for small-scale, non-speculative residential and commercial developments in the north east.
Read MoreTransforming Towns Property Development Grant
Retrospective grants of up to £50,000 are available to help with external capital improvements to retail and commercial properties within Wrexham city centre.
Read MoreProperty reuse and conversion interest free loan
An interest free property reuse and improvement loan to encourage purchase or improvements to retail premises across County Durham.
Read MoreThe Property Advice Service
A programme of support for SME's looking for or occupying a lease in Greater London.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in Breckland
Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in Broadland and South Norfolk
Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.
Read MoreSurrey Libraries
Remote enquiry and information services, with access to start-up resources and reference tools in branch.
Read MoreBristol Vacant Commercial Property Grant
Grants of £2,500 to £10,000 to help you open new premises in Bristol.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in King's Lynn & West Norfolk
Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in Great Yarmouth
Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in Norwich City
Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in North Norfolk
Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in Mid Suffolk
Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in East Suffolk (Formerly Suffolk Coastal)
Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in Babergh
Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in East Suffolk (Formerly Waveney)
Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in Ipswich
Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.
Read MoreBritish Damage Management Association
The British Damage Management Association is the certifying body for damage management professionals, particularly those who are involved in the recovery and restoration of damaged properties.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in West Suffolk
Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.
Read MoreRICS - Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
Information on the professional body that accredits professionals within the land, property and construction sectors.
Read MorePropertymark
Membership organisation for those working in the property letting and sales sectors.
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