Intellectual Property
Trade marks, copyright, patents and design rights... Protecting and monetising your idea, invention or brand is an important part of running your enterprise.
Our guides and videos explain the different options available to you. Once you’ve decided, you can “do it yourself” and take the next steps using the resources and external links provided.
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These guides on the different options available:
- Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights [PDF 788KB]
- Copyright Explained [PDF 941KB]
- Protect Your Brand! Trade Marks Explained – Part 1 Introducing Trade Marks [PDF 843KB]:
- It's time for patent protection! [PDF 2,055KB] and Protect your Invention! Patents and Trade Secrets Explained [PDF 587KB]
- Design Rights Explained [PDF 908KB]
- Ways to Commercialise Your IP [PDF 172KB], Licensing Intellectual Property [PDF 864KB] and Protecting your IP when collaborating with others [PDF 209KB]
Watch
Do
- Search for existing trade marks, patents and designs.
- Ask qLegal for advice
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