libraries together – july 2014 liverpool central library business & intellectual property...
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Libraries Together – July 2014
Liverpool Central Library
Business & Intellectual Property Centre
Business & Intellectual Property Centre Network
• Business & Intellectual Property Centre Network has its roots in the long established UK PatLib Network
• First Business & IP Centre opened in London 2006 at British Library with Intellectual Property Office as key partners
• 5 years of supporting business start-ups, SMEs and entrepreneurs leads to 2012 economic impact study and provides clear evidence for B&IPC outcomes
• Businesses are 4 x more likely to succeed if
supported by the B&IP Centre (Adroit Economics - April 2012)
Business & Intellectual Property Centre Network
Business & Intellectual Property Centre Network
• Heads of Libraries approached in 6 Core Cities with Central Libraries to expand the B&IPC Network into the regions
• Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield
• What not to like? All sign up to developing B&IPC Network!
• Market testing conducted in each Core City with report produced to demonstrate local appetites for B&IPCs
• Some people interviewed in focus groups are not convinced that public libraries can offer such services
Business & Intellectual Property Centre Network
The WIIFM Factor…
•Learn the skills to start and grow a business
•Get to know your customers and research your market
•Protect your ideas and make money from them
•Gain confidence and inspiration and meet fellow entrepreneurs
•Get expert advice
Business & Intellectual Property Centre Network
Access to high quality Business & IP information
•Intellectual Property (protecting your ideas) e.g. Patents, Designs, Copyright, Trade Marks•Market Research•Company and competitor information•Legal information•British and International Standards
Plus…
Dedicated spaces to do research and network
Hard copy and online access
Business & Intellectual Property Centre Network
Expert advice
•Library staff trained by BL and IPO specialists•Patent Attorneys•Business Start Up advisors•Entrepreneurs as mentors
Delivered via
•Workshops•1:1 sessions•Seminars and telecasts•Webinars
Business & Intellectual Property Centre Network
Libraries Together – July 2014
Liverpool Central Library
Business & Intellectual Property Centre