--- title: "The Provision of Intellectual Property Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0297e4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0297e4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0297e4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0297e4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED" published: "2021-03-03" --- # The Provision of Intellectual Property Services Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0297e4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0297e4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0297e4.json) ## Summary The United Utilities Water Limited is initiating a tender process for "The Provision of Intellectual Property Services". This procurement falls under the legal services category and is related to the management of patent and trademark portfolios. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with responses required by 2nd April 2021. The location for delivering services is within the UK, specifically Warrington, where the buyer is based. The initiative involves critical services, including the management of intellectual property rights and domain watching services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in intellectual property consultancy, particularly those with expertise in patent and trademark management. Companies offering services in IP strategy, portfolio management, domain monitoring, and legal advisory roles should consider responding to this tender. Those that can demonstrate experience in regulatory compliance and innovation in IP ownership may find themselves well-positioned to win this contract and expand their clientele within the public sector. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004227-2021 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Sep 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED | | Locality | WARRINGTON | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA5 3LP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington | | Local authority | Warrington | | Electoral ward | Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall | | Westminster constituency | Warrington South | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services - 79121000 - Copyright consultancy services - 79121100 - Software copyright consultancy services ## Release History - 3 Mar 2021 at 11:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004227-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.unitedutilities.com - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/43984 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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