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How to license or buy other people's copyright
To use copyright work, you must have the permission of the copyright owner and you may have to pay for the usage
How to use your copyright
Understand what copyright is, who owns it and how to use it to protect your work or your business
Intellectual property rights in different countries
Guidance on intellectual property systems in key markets throughout the world
Copy protection devices for digital content
Digital Rights Management and other copy protection measures can help prevent unlawful use of your copyright material
Your economic rights from owning copyright
Understand the economic rights you own in copyright, and how to exploit and use your copyright work
Collecting societies and licensing bodies
Learn how collecting societies can help copyright owners and the types of societies available
Protecting trade marks abroad
How to register your trade marks in other countries and where to get help with registration
Starting a food business - Bodega Bagels
Steven Orr, co-founder of Bodega Bagels, explains how they started their business.
Arts Council NI opens Annual Funding Programme 2025/26 applications
Organisations can apply for funding by 20 December 2024 to get support with year-round arts programming and operational costs.
After serving a winding-up petition
What to do after you have served a winding-up petition on a debtor company
Orphan works licensing scheme
Overview of the UK's orphan works licensing scheme run by the Intellectual Property Office
Types of orphan works licences: commercial and non-commercial
Orphan works licence can be for non-commercial use or for commercial purposes - both types can last for up to seven years
Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Landlords are required to protect the tenant's deposit in a scheme.
Protecting your creative work online: top tips
Simple tips to help you deal with copyright infringement and protect your images, designs and other creative work online.
Water reviews, policies and action plans
How your business can reduce its water use and cut costs by adopting a systematic approach to saving water.
Sectoral opportunities in France
There are a number of sectors that could potentially offer some opportunities to Northern Ireland companies.
Advantages and challenges of exporting to Germany
Be aware of the advantages and challenges of doing business in Germany.
How to use the EU Ecolabel Scheme
Find out if your product or service is eligible for an EU Ecolabel, where they are valid, and how to apply for one
Carry out a diligent search for the right holders
How to complete a diligent search for right holder(s) of orphaned works before applying for an orphan works licence
Checklist: developing a product or service
Step-by-step list on how to develop new products or services, with a checklist of key things to consider before and during development