Business and patents information service

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We provide a comprehensive one-stop information service to support all your business and intellectual property (IP) needs. Whether you’re an existing business, a business start-up, an entrepreneur, an inventor or wish to become self-employed we have information for you.

Services and Resources

  • Business to business mailing lists
  • Company information and accounts
  • Market research reports including Mintel and Key Note
  • Business information factsheets available in the library or at home or work
  • Guidance on protecting your products and services with patents, trade marks, registered designs and copyright.
  • Guidance on how to avoid infringing other people’s intellectual property rights.
  • Patent and trademark search service
  • FREE online resources available at home or work through library membership including COBRA – Complete business reference advisor and British Standards.

Networking and events

  • Free confidential consultation with specialist Business and Patents staff
  • Free confidential consultations with registered CIPA patent and trade mark attorneys
  • Free business start-up workshops at our Enterprise Club
  • Free access to meetings of the Leeds inventors group
  • NEW! Pre Business Start Up Workshops - dates for 2013 in download below. Booking link on the right - please scroll for all events when booking.

For further information click on the Downloads at the foot of this page or have a look at our main website via the External Links on the right.

Business and Patent Information Services

0113 2478266

piu@leeds.gov.uk 

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