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Where to set up your retail business
Find the right place to set up your retail business in Northern Ireland by weighing the important options
Securing IP protection in overseas markets - EcoDepo (video)
Tom Fairbairn, the CEO of Eco Depo, talks about how they protected their intellectual property in overseas markets
Benefits of trade mark registration
Discover the advantages of registering a trade mark, and how registration helps to protect your business' profits, brand and reputation
Selecting a strong trade mark
How to choose a strong, distinctive trade mark for your product or services - key considerations and mistakes to avoid
Relationship between trade mark and domain name
Find out what the differences are between domain names and trade marks, and why this matters to your business
Can a domain name be a trade mark?
You can register a domain name as a trade mark - learn about the rules and procedures that apply
Domain name trade mark disputes
An overview of the types of domain name disputes, most common problems around domain names and trade mark infringement, and how to avoid or resolve them
Amending a registered trade mark
How to amend existing trade mark registrations, update registration details, add classes to the registration, or surrender your trade marks
Help with CE marking in Northern Ireland
CE marking and global technical compliance seminars for businesses in Northern Ireland
Copyright exceptions
Guidance on copyright exceptions if you or your business own copyright
Rules for selling fireworks legally
Once you are registered as a firework retailer in Northern Ireland, there are rules you must follow including age restrictions and packaging.
Fireworks categories and your business
Fireworks categories F1, F2, F3 and F4, what they mean and your responsibilities as a fireworks retailer for safe storage and sale of fireworks in each category.
Storing fireworks safely at your premises
How to store fireworks safely at your business premises and your responsibilities as a retailer under manufacture and storage of explosives legislation.
5 ways to protect your idea during a business pitch
How to protect your business or product idea when pitching it to prospective investors, clients and contractors
Marking of patented products
What is patent marking and how to mark your products correctly to show that you have a patent or patent pending rights
Marketing your product or service overseas
Ideas for how to market your product or service overseas.
Copyright: Orphan works
How to use the UK orphan works licensing scheme to lawfully use creative work for which the right holder(s) cannot be found
Qualifying for EORI
How branches and divisions will be identified under the Economic Operator Registration and Identification system
Who needs an EORI number?
AEO status and other requirements, and the format of the EORI number
How will my EORI number be used?
Pre-arrival and pre-departure information, transit procedures and other uses