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

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