Creative Insight
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Welcome to Creative Insight

Based in Birmingham; we are the intellectual property arm of Business Insight, the United Kingdom's most comprehensive public business information service.

Our world class service has been helping innovators protect their ideas and turn them into reality since 1919 and we offer a breadth of services that is unique in Britain. Advising on Copyright, Design Right, Patents and Trademarks, our service is geared towards practical business support so that we can help you grow the germ of an idea into a successful business.

We aim to make intellectual property more relevant and accessible to individuals, small companies and the creative industries. To achieve this we produce Creative Notes and Legal Templates covering all practical aspects of intellectual property from a business perspective.
Our comprehensive range of services and resources are provided on a UK wide basis.

What makes us unique?

  • 90% of our services are free within Birmingham
  • Ability to put your ideas into practice via our business support services
  • Commitment to open access for all to IP knowledge
  • Comprehensiveness of service from “brand names” to “world wide patent searches”
  • Fact Sheets tied to Legal Templates and supported by IP current awareness
  • Free clinics with lawyers and other professionals
  • Learning and training services
  • Part of the PATLIB Network (partner with European Patent Office)
  • Total confidentiality

Please Note:

Due to the popularity of this service, a booking system now exists. It is advisable to phone 0121 303 4538 before making a long journey to Birmingham.

Intellectual Property Workshops

Throughout 2008, Creative Insight will be offering a programme of Intellectual Property workshops.

These will include:

  • Protecting your ideas
  • Intellectual Property Rights
  • Innovation and your business
  • Searching for patents and trademarks

All sessions are free of charge and open to anybody but places will be limited so please book in advance.

Friday 25th January
An Introduction to Intellectual Property
Lower Ground Floor 4pm-5pm

Friday 28th March
An Introduction to Patents and Patents Searching
Lower Ground Floor 2pm-5pm

Friday 30th May
An Introduction to Intellectual Property
Lower Ground Floor 4pm-5pm

Friday 25th July
An Introduction to Patents and Patents Searching
Lower Ground Floor 2pm-5pm

Friday 26th September
An Introduction to Intellectual Property
Lower Ground Floor 4pm-5pm

Friday 28th November
An Introduction to Patents and Patents Searching
Lower Ground Floor 2pm-5pm


Contact for further information:

Creative Insight
Birmingham Central Library
Chamberlain Square
Birmingham
B3 3HQ
T: 0121 303 4538
F: 0121 303 1354
E:creative.insight@birmingham.gov.uk

CREATIVE PATHWAY

This information has moved to our new Creative Pathway sister site.

www.creativepathway.org.uk

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