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Local and national support

World Intellectual Property Organization

Information and resources about Intellectual Property services and administration.

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Licensing intellectual property 

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

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Intellectual Property Insurance

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

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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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Four main types of Intellectual Property

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

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Intellectual Property Office Guidance and Tools

Online resources provided by the Intellectual Property Office

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Intellectual Property Equip App

A useful app to help businesses manage their IP.

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Events Calendar

Events hosted by the Intellectual Property Office

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IP for Business

Collection of tools for intellectual property

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IP Finance Toolkit

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

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Managing IP Overseas

How to manage your intellectual property in other countries.

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The Mitchell Library

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

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Aberdeen PatLib Centre

Aberdeen PatLIb Centre offers free information/ advice on how to best protect the intellectual property of your business.

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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) South Yorkshire

Free advice on protecting the intellectual property of your business.

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IP Advance Grant Funding

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

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National 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.

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Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Tees Valley

A centre offering intellectual property advice and general business support.

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Business & 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.

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Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Bristol

A centre for businesses to get intellectual property and general business advice.

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Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Oxfordshire

A centre offering intellectual property advice and general business support.

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Portsmouth 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.

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Non Disclosure Agreements

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

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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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Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Sussex

A centre offering intellectual property advice and general business support.

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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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Anti Copying In Design - (ACID)

ACID is the UK’s leading design and intellectual property campaigning organisation.

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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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Business & 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.

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Business & 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.

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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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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) Nottinghamshire

A centre offering intellectual property and general business advice to small businesses.

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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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Dealing with infringement of your IP

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Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Cambridgeshire & Peterborough

Centres offering intellectual property advice and general business support across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.

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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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IP (Unjustified Threats) Act for SMEs

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Merton Trading Standards

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

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Invest NI

Invest NI helps new and existing businesses to compete internationally and attract new investment to Northern Ireland.

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Santander Breakthrough

Tools and resources to start and grow your business.

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Heriot-Watt University

Are you a Scottish based business seeking support for innovation and growth?

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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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UK Trade Mark classes

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

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ICO - AI and Data Protection

Guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Protection.

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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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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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PATLIB - 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.

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Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Northamptonshire

Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire provide free access to business guides, company information database, and consumer and market research content.

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Applying to register a design

Infographic on the timeline for registering a design.

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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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Frameworks - Catalyst

Business education workshops for startup entrepreneurs.

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Renewing a Patent

Information and guidance on how to renew a patent.

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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 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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Nottingham Law School Legal Advice Centre

Free advice on a range of topics, such as choosing the right business structure for commercial property issues.

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UWE 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.

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Business & IP Centre (BIPC) North East

BIPC hosts a range of events for new and established businesses, including workshops, networking & specialist events.

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NHS Innovation Hubs

NHS Innovation Hubs help to evaluate, protect and exploit ideas to deliver healthcare improvements.

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Dormant Companies

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

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Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Bolton

BIPC Bolton is a business information service available through the library.

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Ask 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.

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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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University Of Bradford

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

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Leeds City Council

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

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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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Innovate UK Business Growth

Are you an established business looking to grow through innovation? 

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RTC North Ltd

Support to help businesses to commercialise, manufacture and scale up.

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Sunderland Software City

A range of support services and mentoring for businesses in the digital and software sectors.

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Government 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.

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Trade Associations - Construction, Engineering, Home and Property Services

Websites and contact details for trade associations for businesses in construction, engineering and home & property services.

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Commercial Property Development Grant

Capital investment grants to regenerate commercial properties located in the priority town centres of Colwyn Bay, Abergele & Pensarn, and Llandudno.

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North East Property Fund

North East Property Fund can offer loans for small-scale, non-speculative residential and commercial developments in the north east.

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Transforming 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.

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Property 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.

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The Property Advice Service

A programme of support for SME's looking for or occupying a lease in Greater London.

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Events and networking groups in Breckland

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in Broadland and South Norfolk

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

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Surrey Libraries

Remote enquiry and information services, with access to start-up resources and reference tools in branch.

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Bristol Vacant Commercial Property Grant

Grants of £2,500 to £10,000 to help you open new premises in Bristol.

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Events and networking groups in King's Lynn & West Norfolk

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in Great Yarmouth

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in Norwich City

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in North Norfolk

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in Mid Suffolk

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in East Suffolk (Formerly Suffolk Coastal)

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in Babergh

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in East Suffolk (Formerly Waveney)

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in Ipswich

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

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British 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.

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Events and networking groups in West Suffolk

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

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Aston University - Business Support

Support from the university for businesses.

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Assetz Capital

SME property finance lenders.

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RICS - Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors

Information on the professional body that accredits professionals within the land, property and construction sectors.

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Propertymark

Membership organisation for those working in the property letting and sales sectors.

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