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Orphan works: guidance for right holders
How right holders for an orphan work can contact the IPO and what to do if your work is licensed as an orphan work
Copyright infringement
Learn when copyright permission is and isn't needed and how to avoid infringement
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
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
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
Different types of copyright licences
Understand how different types of copyright licences work to establish the rights between copyright owners and users
How to license your copyright
As a copyright owner, you have the option to grant a licence to others for certain types of use of your work
Conditional access technology
How conditional access technology enables you to allow access to encoded broadcasts
Copy protection devices
Information on technologies that are available to protect your intellectual property and prevent counterfeiting
Confidentiality agreements
How to use confidentiality agreements to protect your business when sharing secret information with others
Database right
Databases can be valuable commercial assets - you can protect their structure through copyright or their content through the sui generis database right
Advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing product distribution
Consider the benefits and challenges of outsourcing product distribution, and IP issues in outsourcing agreements.
Selling your intellectual property
How to value and sell your business' intellectual property and use your IP to support your growth strategy.
Intellectual property business help and support
Overview and contact details for organisations that can help and advise you on intellectual property queries.
Business and commercial environment of Northern Ireland
Key trading sectors, business taxation and government help for businesses in Northern Ireland
Skilled Worker visa
Visa allowing workers to come to the UK to do an eligible skilled job with an approved employer.
Trade secrets
What are trade secrets and how can you use trade secrets to protect your intellectual property
Copyright protection
Steps to follow to protect your creative work and what to do if someone infringes your copyright
How do I get copyright protection for my work?
Understand how to secure copyright protection for your original work and show that copyright belongs to you
Advantages of doing business in Newry, Mourne and Down
The business environment, infrastructure and benefits of setting up a business in the Newry, Mourne and Down area