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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.

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.

Four main types of Intellectual Property

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

The Mitchell Library

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

Aberdeen PatLib Centre

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

Business & IP Centre (BIPC) South Yorkshire

Free advice on protecting the intellectual property of your business.

IPO - Intellectual Property Office

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

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.

Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Leeds

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

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.

IP Advance Grant Funding

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

York Law School Clinic

Free legal advice for individuals and businesses in the North Yorkshire area.

British Brands Group

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

IP Finance Toolkit

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

Non Disclosure Agreements

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

UK Trade Mark classes

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

Licensing intellectual property 

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

IP Supply Chain Toolkit

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

Misleading payment requests

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

Business newsletter and email updates

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

World Intellectual Property Organization

Information and resources about Intellectual Property services and administration.

Intellectual Property Equip App

A useful app to help businesses manage their IP.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Applying to register a design

Infographic on the timeline for registering a design.

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