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Search for existing patents
How to carry out patent searches to find prior patents and ensure that you do not infringe the patent rights of another person or business
How to apply for a patent
Overview of the UK patent application process and step-by-step guidance on how to prepare patent application documents and apply to the UK Intellectual Property Office
Patent protection and enforcement
How to protect your patents from infringement and unlawful use, and your options for resolving patent disputes in and out of court
How to license a patent
How to license a patent and grant the right to another person or business to use your patent, and what benefits you can gain from it
What is a patent?
What are patents, how do they protect your inventions and how can you use patent rights to benefit your business
Can I patent my idea or invention?
You may be able to get a patent if your idea or invention meets the criteria for a patent - to qualify it must be new, inventive and industrially applicable
Advantages and disadvantages of getting a patent
Consider the benefits of patents, as well as possible difficulties patenting may cause, before taking your ideas public
Innovation and R&D
Guidance on intellectual property, innovation and research and development, and financing business R&D in Northern Ireland
Eureka Network
Information on the world's biggest public network for international cooperation in research, development and innovation
Funding for design projects
Find funding support for your design project to help improve processes, products or services
Food and drink - find a case study
Case studies highlighting success stories of businesses in the food and drink industry
Use innovation in your business
Guidance on using innovation in manufacturing and business operations, and the benefits of using artificial intelligence, Industry 4.0 technologies and open data in business
Benefits of health and safety management systems
Management systems help control risk, reduce costs and improve your reputation, other benefits include increased morale and possible lower insurance premiums.
Drive business growth through efficiency
Video tutorial on growing your business through increased efficiency
Sources of advice and design information
Find advice and help to make your small business' design project a success
Training support for design
Find support for design training for your staff to help you carry out your design project successfully
Recognition for good design
How to get recognition for your design success and capitalise on the opportunities it can generate.
Key health and safety management legal obligations
Staying up to date with your legal responsibilities for health and safety to protect staff, customers and visitors, have liability insurance and have a policy.
Control and review your health and safety management systems
Keeping records and driving continual improvement of health and safety management through setting targets, regular reviews and audits.
Innovate UK open funding competitions
Information about Innovate UK’s funding opportunities open to any innovative business, from any sector