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Industrial property rights are a complex issue which, for the layperson, can quickly turn into a time-consuming and expensive exercise. Take advantage of the experience and expertise of the Patent and Trademark Centre when it comes to protecting patents, trade marks and designs.

Our services: industrial property rights

Our low-cost services relating to patent searches, trade mark searches and design searches give you scope for your ideas.

Preserve your exclusive exploitation rights, and therefore your unique position, thanks to tailored monitoring of patents, utility models, trade marks and designs. We’re happy to provide individual consultations.

Our “Info Guide” service – time-saving, convenient and professional

Use our online services to help you conduct your search virtually and conveniently from home. Searching online saves you a journey to our office and provides answers to your questions on IP rights over the phone or online.

Our online services include:

  • trade mark searches, patent searches and design searches
  • advice

Please note that the “Info Guide” service is no substitute for a comprehensive search order. It does not include any preliminary assessment or reporting.

On request, an additional preliminary assessment with report can be provided, subject to a fee.

Find out more about industrial property rights

Further information about IP rights, patent protection, trade mark protection and design protection can be found on our industrial property rights page:

Industrial property rights