CreativeInsightUK.com

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

Creative Insight will be running free seminars and workshops throughout 2009, giving you the information you need to make the most out of your creative or innovative business. All events are free of charge and open to the public.

Friday 27th February 2009: Financial Forecasting – a basic guide for creative businesses (3.30pm-4.30pm)
Friday 17th April 2009: Protect your Creativity (3.30pm-4.30pm)
Saturday 20th June 2009: Business and Innovation Day (10pm-3pm)
Friday 21st August 2009: Funding for the Creative Industries (3.30pm-4.30pm)
Friday 16th October 2009: Introduction to Patents (3.30pm-4.30pm)
Friday 18th December 2009: E-Commerce for Creative Businesses (3.30pm-4.30pm)

All seminars will be held on the Lower Ground Floor of Business Insight and are delivered by the staff of Creative Insight with the exception of the Business and Innovation Day which will be delivered by external speakers. Phone 0121 303 4538 for more details.

CREATIVE PATHWAY

Some of the services provided by Business Insight are provided with funding by the European Regional Development Fund.