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How to apply for a patent
Overview of the UK patent application process and step-by-step guidance on how to prepare patent application documents and apply to the UK Intellectual Property Office
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
Advantages and challenges of exporting to the Netherlands
Be aware of the advantages and challenges of doing business in the Netherlands.
Innovation and R&D
Guidance on intellectual property, innovation and research and development, and financing business R&D in Northern Ireland
Sectoral opportunities in the Netherlands
There are a number of sectors that could potentially offer some opportunities to Northern Ireland companies
Eureka Network
Information on the world's biggest public network for international cooperation in research, development and innovation
Fire safety and building work
Taking into account building regulations requirements for fire safety when building, extending or materially altering your business premises.
Pension planning for business owners
How pensions work, the basic state pension, stakeholder pensions and choosing a personal pension scheme.
Understand common types of fraud in international trade
Scams, stings and money laundering tricks your business might face.
Acquire assets and borrow money tax efficiently
Tax efficient methods of borrowing and how they can apply to your business.
Avoid the problems of overtrading
How expanding businesses can match production and order cycles using gearing, working capital or quick ratio tests.
Recovering assets of a dissolved company
Basics of recovering dissolved company assets and the role of the Crown Solicitor for Northern Ireland.
Invoicing and payment terms
How to devise payment terms and an invoicing system to maintain a healthy cashflow.
Choose an accountant for your business
How to choose the best accountant for your business' accounting, financial and taxation requirements.
Recover debt through Court
Your options when trying to obtain money owed to you and the procedures involved when taking your claim to court
European banking services
An overview of the different services offered by commercial banks in Europe.