D3 Tenders | The Provision of Intellectual Property Services

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Notice Title

The Provision of Intellectual Property Services

Notice Description

Intellectual Property Services: - Manage patent and trademark portfolio - help us keep track of key events and maintain our portfolio of patents - Renew existing patents and trademarks- ensuring that all patents and trademarks are renewed in a timely manner and no unplanned lapses occur - Advise and assist in the filing and granting of new patents and trademarks (for example arranging local power of attorney as needed for global patents) - Advise and defend patent or trademark infringements - ensure we are made aware of infringements and advise best course of action - Act on our behalf where required with pre-agreed scope of activities where agent can act autonomously (for example renewals) Domain Watching Services: - Identify new domains, changes in status or expiration of existing domains - Validate any new domains identified and the level of risk this poses to UU - Advise in regards to next steps of investigation where a breach of infringement has been identified

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services required should cover a full range of IP portfolio management and support services, including in relation to patents, trademarks and domain watching services. IP Services to include the following: - Strategic input on IP management of UU's portfolio of patents and trademarks - Assist UU in maximising the use of granted patents - Offer expert advice in valuing patents and potential IP opportunities - Give expert advice to UU in securing effective protection of our brand, trademarks and existing patents - Aid with the registration/prosecution of UU patents and trademarks - Facilitate IP awareness training via workshops/online tools to educate and raise awareness of the importance of IP - Provision of alerts relating to general changes to law and practice relevant to IP portfolio management Domain Watching or Monitoring Services which will provide the service: - To proactively warn, inform and help validate the registration on new domains or trademarks, changes in status or expiration of existing domains. - The service should identify newly registered domain that are similar to those already owned by United Utilities, as an early warning of potential fraudulent activity and cybersquatting. - Provide expert advice in regards to the level of risk infringements identified pose and recommend next steps and investigations

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0297e4
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004227-2021
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Planning Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

79121000 - Copyright consultancy services

79121100 - Software 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: 3 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 30 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planned
Lots Status: Planned
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: WARRINGTON
Postcode: WA5 3LP
Post Town: Warrington
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3): TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location: TLD North West (England)
Local Authority: Warrington
Electoral Ward: Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Westminster Constituency: Warrington South

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