Protecting your idea is very important. See our Page on Protection. We explain what types of protection are available and how to get them.
We have included links to the videos provided by the Patent Office that are an excellent introduction to the subject.
Protect the idea to be sure it is yours
Decide on a plan to protect the idea and ensure that it remains yours. It is important to do this first.
You could easily lose the rights to your idea. It may be impossible to do anything about it if you leave it until later.
You could protect the function, appearance, and name of the idea or product. Click here to find out more.
You may also need to check the availability of web site names and company names as well as trade marks to avoid conflicts.
You should use confidentiality agreements until you have intellectual property protection in place. We can help with all this as part of our Discovery Service.
Choose the right kind of protection
Protecting ideas need not be very expensive and the cost can often be spread over time.
Our page on protecting ideas explains the different types of protection and when you should use them.
The Patent Office fees are currently £280 for a Patent, £60 for a Registered Design and from £200 for a Trade Mark or brand name.
Click here for the Patent Office Guides and Forms.
Of course there may be other costs for professional help with these and for designs and prototypes.
This is why it is vital to use our Discovery Service to establish that the idea is viable before spending money.