UK IP Office To Host Event In Edinburgh

by Robin Pilgrim, LawAndTax-News.com, London

21 January 2008

According to the UK Intellectual Property Office, a wealth of intellectual property advice and practical help will be on offer to small and medium sized enterprises at an event to be held in Edinburgh on 22 January 2008.

Free information on a wide range of intellectual property matters - from patents, trade marks, new designs legislation, commercial and mediation services - will be available at the Office’s Intellectual Property Awareness Day, which is being held at the Sheraton Hotel.

Organised by the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK-IPO) in partnership with Microsoft, supported by The Intellectual Asset Centre and ICASS, the event brings together representatives from professional bodies including the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (ITMA) and the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA).

The Intellectual Property Office explained that:

"The event is a unique opportunity to obtain quality advice in a relaxed and informal setting. A presentation by the UK-IPO will focus on the intellectual property system and the benefits of protecting your business’s intellectual assets. A local entrepreneur will share their experience of working with the UK-IPO and highlight the benefits of protecting intellectual property rights. ITMA and CIPA will also deliver a short presentation about their role in the intellectual property field."

It went on to add that:

"In Edinburgh alone, our latest statistics show that 489 patent applications were filed in 2006. This shows the strength of creativity and innovation this capital city has to offer."

Miles Rees, Business Development Manager, UK Intellectual Property Office stated:

"The UK Intellectual Property Office is keen to offer a high quality service to all UK businesses. By bringing experts in patents, trade marks, designs and copyright together at the Intellectual Property Awareness Days, we are providing a one-stop shop offering advice and information. There will be help on hand for every type of business because intellectual property is important and relevant whether you are a sole trader or you represent a multinational company."

He concluded:

"We have a strong commitment to provide businesses with help, support and advice, and we recognise the need to deliver the best quality service to all our customer’s so they can protect their intellectual property assets."

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