We have handpicked the best information for understanding intellectual property (IP) and for researching key industries. These guides highlight useful databases, publications and websites. You'll be able to find all this information for free in the Business & IP Centre. To use it, you just need to get a reader pass.
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Understand how registered designs searching can help your businesses succeed.
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Read moreAn essential guide to understanding how trade marks can help your business succeed.
Read moreAn essential guide to understanding how patents can help your business succeed.
Read moreFind information on the marketing and advertising industry, including trends and new formats such as online advertising.
Read moreFind directories of publishers, lists of books in print and market research on trends in the publishing industry.
Read moreThis guide covers business advice, management/marketing consulting, public relations and financial advice services.
Read moreDirectories of builders, scaffolding suppliers etc as well as trends and forecasts for the construction and property industry.
Read moreDetails on emerging technologies, such as developments in mobile phones, and trade magazines such as 'Mobile monthly'.
Read morePizza, frozen food, savoury snacks and fast food outlets are all covered in these reports.
Read moreAll the latest reports from the fast-changing world of graphic design as well as directories, small business help and market research.
Read moreThis includes gyms, complimentary/alternative health, nutrition and health clubs.
Read moreThis guide will be useful to anyone starting a business within the Hospitality & Event planning industry and also for those wanting to further their knowledge within this area.
Read moreAn essential guide to understanding how you can protect your board game and intellectual property.
Read moreGet economic information about other developing countries, statistics and resources for exporting and importing.
Read moreThis guide is a list of selected internal and external resources that contain London statistical and general information to assist doing business in London.
Read moreDirectories of organic food suppliers, the growth of the organic food market and reports on health foods and healthy eating.
Read moreInformation on recruitment, training, management, human resources, including specific information on IT training.
Read moreDetails on hair and beauty, skin care and makeup and reports on shopper behaviour and trends.
Read moreFind trends for toys and games, including video games, outdoor games, giftware, and reports on marketing to children.
Read moreHoliday trends, specific reports such as caravanning and duty free, and trade publications such as 'Bed and Breakfast News'.
Read moreDirectories of media companies, production companies etc. and market research on trends in TV and film.
Read moreDirectories, books, internet sources and more on the vegan, vegetarian and free from industry.
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