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About protecting your intellectual property
Protecting your intellectual property is vital if your business is creating something new, like a product, service, brand, or process. It ensures your ideas are safe from being copied or used without your permission. Patents, trademarks, copyrights, and designs are tools to protect your work and make sure you get the most value from it. Protecting intellectual property isn't just about legal rules - it gives your business a stronger foundation for growth and success.
Alexander Graham Bell may not have been the first to invent the telephone, but he patented it first, proving how important timely action can be.
Our support for protecting your intellectual property
Our specialist advisors can provide advice and guidance on patents, trademarks, design registrations and copyright. From time to time, we also run seminars and events in partnership with the UK Intellectual Property Office, The British Library and the European Patent Office.
Eligible businesses can get financial assistance to carry out an Intellectual Asset Management Audit and to protect patents, trademarks, design registration and licensing agreements.
Am I eligible for financial assistance?
Financial assistance to carry out an Intellectual Asset Management Audit is only available to Invest Northern Ireland clients. If you would like more information on becoming a client, see how we support business.
Advice for protecting your intellectual property
nibusinessinfo.co.uk offers a wide range of advice of advice, guidance and resources on protecting your intellectual property. See intellectual property for business.
For more information on intellectual property support from our specialist advisors, contact our Business Support Team.
Discover more
Find out more in our introduction to Intellectual Property.
Contact us
If you are interested in more information on protecting your intellectual property, contact our Business Support Team on 0800 181 4422 or complete the enquiry form.