World Intellectual Property Organization

Information and resources about Intellectual Property services and administration.

Licensing intellectual property 

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

Intellectual Property Insurance

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

Four main types of Intellectual Property

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

Intellectual Property Office Guidance and Tools

Online resources provided by the Intellectual Property Office

IPO - Intellectual Property Office

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

IP Finance Toolkit

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

Events Calendar

Events hosted by the Intellectual Property Office

IP Office - IP and Brexit

Information on protecting your intellectual property in the UK following Brexit.

IP for Business

Collection of tools for intellectual property

IP liaison officers (attachés)

Managing IP Overseas

How to manage your intellectual property in other countries.

NHS Innovation Hubs

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

IP (Unjustified Threats) Act for SMEs

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.

Santander Breakthrough

Tools and resources to start and grow your business.

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

Innovate UK Business Growth

Are you an established business looking to grow through innovation? 

Business newsletter and email updates

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

Anti Copying In Design - (ACID)

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

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.

British Brands Group

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

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.

IP Supply Chain Toolkit

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

Copyright notices

Copyright notices offer a concise note which is published by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) It provides basic copyright guidance.

Misleading payment requests

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

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Applying to register a design

Infographic on the timeline for registering a design.

Renewing a Patent

Information and guidance on how to renew a patent.

Patent Accelerated Processing

Patents fast grant guide provides further information on how to get your patent application granted more quickly.

Catapult Centres

The Catapult Centres Network is comprised of nine centres with a national presence that span over 40 locations.

Events and networking groups in East Suffolk (Formerly Waveney)

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

Events and networking groups in West Suffolk

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

Events and networking groups in West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton)

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

Corporate Identity Theft

Information and guidance on Corporate Identity Theft and what to do if you fall victim.

Find and check your business rates valuation

A tool to find and check your business rates valuation.

Energy Performance Certificates - Domestic Premise

An EPC gives a property an energy efficiency rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient) and is valid for 10 years.

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.

Premises in Dudley

Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.

Energy Performance Certificates - Commercial Premise

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rates how energy efficient your building is using grades from A to G (with ‘A’ the most efficient grade).

Premises in Cumberland

Organisations that provide guidance to those looking for premises.

Premises in West Northamptonshire

Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.

RICS - Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors

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

TV Licensing for Residential Landlords

Information for landlords regarding TV licensing regulations.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR)

Information from The Pensions Regulator on workplace pensions.

Right to Manage

Information and guidance for tenants and leaseholders about gaining management responsibilities from landlords.

VOA - Valuation Office Agency

Information about council tax, business rates, housing allowance and more.

Pension Services

An overview of the services available that offer information and guidance on workplace and personal pensions.

Scottish Development International - Invest and Trade Scotland

Are you looking for support to set up and grow your business in Scotland?

Register of Overseas Entities

Co-operative & Community Finance

Resonance Social Impact Investment Funds

Investment opportunities for the community/voluntary sector.

HMRC - HM Revenue & Customs - E-Learning Guides

Online learning guides for certain business sectors and for those looking to start a business.

Legal guidance on starting a business under 18 years old

Information to help people under the age of 18 with some of the important rules when starting a business at that age.

Making Tax Digital

Information on HMRC's plans to move to a fully digital tax system.

Maven Capital Partners

Are you looking for capital investment funding solutions to help your business to grow?

Premises in East Suffolk (formerly Waveney)

Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.

Guidance On Planning Permission

Guidance on when planning permission is required and information on the different types of planning permission.

Business rates Home based businesses factsheet

Information regarding business rates for home-based businesses.

Model Agreement for Shorthold Assured Tenancy

A model tenancy agreement from GOV.UK including guidance on it's use.

Building Research Establishment - (BRE)

BRE is an innovative group of researchers, scientists, engineers and technicians whose shared goal is to make the built environment better for all.

A guide to landlords' duties: Gas Safety Regulations 1998

Information for landlords regarding Gas Safety Regulations.

Toilet and Sanitary Provisions

Information and legislation for businesses regarding toilet and sanitary provisions.

TV Licensing For Businesses

Information and guidance for businesses regarding TV licensing.

TV Licensing In The Workplace

Information and regulations about TV licensing for workplaces regarding staff, visitors and contractors.

TV Licensing for schools and colleges

Information and regulations for schools and colleges regarding TV licensing.

TV Licensing for TV dealers

Information regarding TV licensing exemptions for TV dealers.

TV Licensing for Armed Forces

Information on TV licensing regulations for the Armed Forces.

TV Licensing for Hospitals

Information and contact details for guidance around TV licensing for hospitals.

National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC)

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors represents member roofing contractors throughout the UK.

West Suffolk Council

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

TV Licensing for Shops and Offices

Information for shops and offices regarding regulations around TV licensing.

Trade Associations - Finance (including Accountancy and Insurance)

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the finance, accountancy and insurance sector.

Propertymark (formerly ARLA)

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

Northallerton Shop Front Improvement Scheme

Grant towards shop front improvements in Northallerton High Street.

East Suffolk Council

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

NatWest Accelerator

The Entrepreneur Accelerator programme offers a range of support for start-up businesses.

Startups.co.uk

Online resource for people starting and growing a business.