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Patent protection and enforcement
How to protect your patents from infringement and unlawful use, and your options for resolving patent disputes in and out of court
How to license a patent
How to license a patent and grant the right to another person or business to use your patent, and what benefits you can gain from it
What is a patent?
What are patents, how do they protect your inventions and how can you use patent rights to benefit your business
Can I patent my idea or invention?
You may be able to get a patent if your idea or invention meets the criteria for a patent - to qualify it must be new, inventive and industrially applicable
Advantages and disadvantages of getting a patent
Consider the benefits of patents, as well as possible difficulties patenting may cause, before taking your ideas public
Joint venture checklist
Due diligence checklist to help you consider key issues when entering a contractual joint venture agreement.
How to cut carbon emissions from business buildings
Some of the measures you can take to cut the greenhouse gas emissions from your business premises and buildings.
Rules on advertising credit
The rules governing advertisement for credit or hire facilities including providing clear, easily understood information and a representative example.
Innovation and R&D
Guidance on intellectual property, innovation and research and development, and financing business R&D in Northern Ireland
Joint venture advantages and disadvantages
Understand the pros and cons of forming a joint venture to share resources, responsibilities and risks with another business.
Eureka Network
Information on the world's biggest public network for international cooperation in research, development and innovation
Installing efficient heating and hot water equipment
Types of energy-efficient heating and hot water equipment and how to choose the best system for your building.
Choosing the right joint venture partner
How to carry out due diligence checks for joint ventures, and find a suitable partner with complementary strengths and the right attitude.
Create a joint venture agreement
How to create a fair and detailed joint venture agreement and establish the contractual terms for your new business operation.
Financial risk
Understand the main types of financial risks to your business and find ways to mitigate and reduce them
Sales promotion examples
Methods you can use to promote and price your product or service including vouchers, deals, discounts, free samples and loyalty schemes
Consumer credit rules for businesses that hire out or lease goods
An introduction to how consumer credit rules affect businesses that hire or lease goods including providing a written hire agreement stating the consumer’s rights.
Ending a joint venture
How to plan an exit strategy for your joint venture, choose the right exit option, and end the partnership arrangement in a fair and friendly manner.
6 tips for a successful joint venture
Six tips for setting up a successful joint venture, negotiating JV agreements and overcoming common problems that cause joint ventures to fail.
Types of joint venture
Differences between various types of joint venture structure, and how to decide on the right form of partnership for your business.