Intellectual Property

Marketing your patent

You may want to involve others to help exploit, develop or market your invention. We do not give direct advice on this, but help is available.

If you licence or sell your patent, you must keep detailed records of any contracts or agreements you have made.

National advice

Chamber of Commerce External Link
Offering a comprehensive range of cost effective business services.

Innovation Relay Centres External Link
Advice, consultation and training on intellectual property rights.

Institute of Patentees and Inventors External Link
Helping you to exploit your invention.

NESTA External Link
The National Endowment of Science, Technology and the Arts backs new ideas and funds ventures that stimulate entrepreneurship.

Regional advice

Business Gateway External Link
Information, support and advice for new business in Scotland.

Business Link External Link
Practical advice on starting up, finance and grants, employing people and exploiting your ideas in England.

Business eye External Link
Providing impartial information and advice in Wales for your business questions.

Scottish Enterprise External Link
Practical advice on developing new ideas.

Invest Northern Ireland External Link
Offering advice and assistance on innovation and entrepreneurship.