Useful Links
Resource
The following links represent some of the leading resources for intellectual property advice and support, both within the UK and internationally.
We hope you find them of use and benefit.
Business & IP Centre, British Library
The British Library provide free access to a comprehensive collection of business and intellectual property databases and publications. They also provide general business start-up advice and information on funding sources. website
UK Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) supports programmes that create the conditions for business success; promoting innovation, enterprise and science; helping develop skills and business opportunities. website
Technology Strategy Board
The TSB (Technology Strategy Board) stimulate technology-enabled innovation in the areas which offer the greatest scope for boosting UK growth and productivity through funding IP research, development and commercialisation. website
ITMA - Institute of Trademark Attorneys
ITMA (Institute of Trademark Attorneys) is the UK professional body dedicated to the protection of trademarks and plays a significant role in promoting the importance of registering trade marks. website
OHIM - Community Trade Mark Office
OHIM is the official European Union agency responsible for registering trade marks and designs that are valid in all 27 countries of the EU. website
WIPO - World Intellectual Property Office
WIPO is responsible for promoting the global development of IP legislation, standards and procedures, this includes further development of international laws and treaties on patents; trademarks, industrial designs and geographical indications; and copyright and related rights. website
IPO - Intellectual Property Office
The official government body responsible for registering Intellectual Property (IP) rights in the United Kingdom. These rights include patents, designs, trade marks and copyright. website
EPO - European Patent Office
The European Patent Office (EPO) provides a uniform application procedure for individual inventors and companies seeking patent protection in up to 40 European countries. website
CIPA - Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
The Chartered Institute of Patent Agents - CIPA is a professional body for patent agents, incorporating all aspects of intellectual property law from trade marks, copyrights, inventions and technology. website
WTO - World Trade Organisation
The WTO is the leading international body dealing with the rules of trade between nations, establishing the legal ground-rules for international commerce and for trade policy. website
USPTO - United States Patent and Trademark Office
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the Federal agency for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks. website
JPO - Japan Patent Office
The JPO is the official government body responsible for registering Intellectual Property (IP) rights in Japan. These include patents, designs and trade marks. website
AIPPI - International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property
AIPPI is the leading non-government organisation for research into, and formulation of policy for, the law relating to the protection of intellectual property. website
ACID - Anti Copying in Design
ACID (Anti Copying in Design) is a membership organisation, committed to raising awareness and encouraging respect for intellectual property. Membership of ACID can deter IP infringers. website