IP Basics
This guide is for businesses and sets out ways to successfully manage their intangible assets, or IP.
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This guide explains:
- the different types of IP
- where they fit in your business
- how to protect them
- the ways you can use IP through licensing and franchising
It does not provide legal, business or other professional advice so if you are in any doubt, you should get independent advice.
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Published 4 December 2017Last updated 4 January 2022 + show all updates
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New text has been added to inform our users of the new UK National Security and Investment Act 2021 that comes into effect fully from 4 January 2022. Businesses and investors should check the guidance to understand what types of acquisitions are covered by the new rules.
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B2B Toolkit has been added under the heading Resources for business and students.
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The e-learning tools for IP Health Check has been updated and IP Finance Toolkit is now called IP For Investment and has been updated.
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Link added to IPO's instagram account.
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