A Good Idea From the UK Patent Office: New and small businesses in West Yorkshire will get advice on how to maximise profits from their new ideas at the Business Advice Open Day taking place at the Hanover International Hotel, Bradford, on Thursday, 30 September 2004.

Patent Office experts will be explaining how managing intellectual property can be key to business success. The team will be covering all aspects of patents, copyright, trade marks and designs.

SMEs will have the opportunity to sign up to the Patent Office’s ‘What is the key?’ campaign to receive a free information pack on how to benefit from their IP and the chance to win a free consultation with a legal expert. The campaign reinforces the increasing worth of intellectual assets in the knowledge economy as highlighted in Department of Trade & Industry Innovation Report.

The Patent Office is also inviting visitors to attend a free seminar, entitled ‘Intellectual Property – what’s that got to do with my business?’ where guests can gain an insight into the very real intellectual property issues that impact on the success of their business.

The event is part of a series of HM Customs & Excise Open Days programmed for 2004 where experts from over 30 organisations will offer free help and advice on practical issues and regulations affecting businesses.