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title: "Intellectual Property Rights Services"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2021-04-27"
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# Intellectual Property Rights Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbcbc545-6b23-4b03-b549-dac988f00e40

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60a8d7df-4a62-40b6-b13e-b76d0d06d180 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 May 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2021 at 13:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60a8d7df-4a62-40b6-b13e-b76d0d06d180

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60a8d7df-4a62-40b6-b13e-b76d0d06d180
  27th April 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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