Patents

IP Audits & Assessments

Understanding what intellectual property (IP) exists, or identifying unrecognised IP being generated within an organisation, is a hugely valuable part of the patent process and should often be a starting point when establishing an IP strategy, or a routine activity for those already established. However, this critical stage can often be overlooked.

We support clients ranging from multinational corporations to start-ups in performing comprehensive IP audits, identifying inventions and other potential intellectual property rights, and unlocking significant and often highly valuable IP in the process. For SMEs and startups in particular, this valuable service can sometimes be carried out for minimal outlay with access to specific grant funding.

Innovate UK Business Growth has partnered with the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) to offer British businesses a grant through the IP Audit Scheme. This initiative provides qualifying companies with a subsidised opportunity to undergo a comprehensive professional IP audit, allowing them to identify, protect, and exploit valuable intellectual property rights at a significantly reduced cost. We have assisted many clients with IP audits via this scheme.

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IP Audits & Assessments

Protection for invention.