- Understand how IP works and what can be protected using patents, copyright, trade marks and designs
- Understand how to manage and use IP
- Consider IP within business planning
- Best leverage IP to protect investments and products
The tools are designed for businesses, business advisors, students, lecturers, civil and crown servants although they will be helpful for anyone learning how to manage or use IP.
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They are free to use and once registered, you will have access to the following resources:
The IPO are working collaboratively across UK government, industry, academia and with sector organisations, to update the Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) for Universities guide. This guide was originally launched in 2011, having been developed with the sector. As we develop the new guidance, we need your input to understand how best to update this digital resource.