Planning

Intellectual Property Rights Services

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Planning

27 Apr 2021 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Intellectual Property Rights Services" within the patent and copyright consultancy industry. Interested suppliers should be aware that the engagement end date is set for 18th May 2021. Services required include legal advice, trademark registration and patent protection across multiple jurisdictions, primarily located in South West England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in intellectual property management, legal consultancy, and related services. Companies with expertise in biomedical, health, engineering, robotics, and software engineering will find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, making this an excellent chance for them to grow their market presence by offering innovative solutions to the university's needs.

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Notice Title

Intellectual Property Rights Services

Notice Description

The University of Plymouth are looking for potential suppliers who can offer the services as set out below. At this current time this is just a potential opportunity so no further information is available. The provision of Patent, Trademark and Intellectual Property Rights services as required by participating consortia members in England, Wales and Scotland and Northern Ireland which will also include renewal services for trademarks, patents and designs. Intellectual Property Rights Services are defined as Legal Advice, guidance, pre-filling of searches, development of protection strategy, and licensing and registration services on all matters relating to the creation, development and protection of patents, trademarks, copyright, design rights and trade secrets, and intellectual property rights. It does not include commercialisation and design exploitation services. Trademark Services will require registering or renewing in the UK and a base location, countries operating in the Madrid Protocol (MP) and Community Trade Mark (CTM) systems as well as national applications in the rest of the world as required by member institutions. Patents will require registering under the International Patent System (PCT) or as directed by the member institution which may include the appointment of specialist patent attorneys in other countries to seek appropriate registration. The patent agents will work with and take instructions from the IP Managers and we are looking for expertise in one or more of the following specific areas: biomedical and health, engineering, robotics, electronic engineering and software engineering. The patent agents must be able to travel down to Plymouth to meet and work with the IP Managers and Academic staff as and when appropriate. If you are interested in this potential tender opportunity please email your details to procurement@plymouth.ac.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dbcbc545-6b23-4b03-b549-dac988f00e40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60a8d7df-4a62-40b6-b13e-b76d0d06d180
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 May 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Further Information

Notice Documents

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