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UK Intellectual Property Officehttp://www.ipo.gov.ukIntellectual property (IP) can allow you to own things you create in a similar way to owning physical property. You can control the use of your IP, and use it to gain reward. This encourages further innovation and creativity. The four main types of IP are 'Copyright', 'Design', 'Patents' and 'Trademarks'.
The European Patent Office - Esp@cenethttp://www.epo.orgThe official website of the European Patent Office, the patent granting authority for Europe.
The US Patent Officehttp://www.uspto.govThe official website of the US Patent Office, the patent granting authority for the US.
Enterprise Northern Irelandhttp://www.enterpriseni.comEnterprise Northern Ireland is the network of local enterprise agencies in Northern Ireland. Local Enterprise Agencies are independent not-for-profit companies focusing on local economic and business development led by over 330 voluntary directors, employing almost 200 staff, operating from 42 locations, providing approximately 2,000 businesses units and a broad range of training and development.