PATLIB2013 23-25 April 2013

PATLIB2013, A training event, EPO Munich (Isar building), 23-25 April 2013



The PATLIB Committee will soon be meeting in Vienna to develop your training programme for PATLIB2013.

Unless you have already shared your ideas with us using PATLIB2012 feedback forms, we would love to hear from you.


Please send us your requests, suggestions or ideas, providing as much information as possible, before 1 October 2012: Patlib_Team@epo.org.

PATLIB2012 opening session video 2012 PATLIB conference Manchester

http://youtu.be/AuKQ1ClaW_g


This is the link to Guy Robinson's video. Use PATLIB2012 as a keyword to search for other videos

PATLIB - the annual conference for intellectual property (IP) professionals from libraries and information centres across Europe. Organised by the European Patent Office (EPO), the event is the ideal opportunity to learn about the latest IP developments and "network" with your peers.

Launch of PATLIB Cymru in Mid Wales

World Intellectual Property Day will be celebrated in Aberystwyth on April 26 with a training course run by PATLIB Cymru for local companies wishing to learn more about how to identify, protect and exploit their Intellectual Property Rights. PATLIB Cymru is the Welsh Government's Intellectual Property Information Centre, part of the Europe-wide PATLIB network.

During the day a new PATLIB Cymru Outreach Centre will be launched as the Welsh Government and the National Library of Wales join forces to offer a PATLIB service in Mid Wales.

The first PATLIB Cymru centre was opened last year at Llandudno Junction and the new outreach centre in Mid Wales will support the work of this centre and help make the most of Welsh ideas.

Edwina Hart AM, Minister for Business , Enterprise, Technology and Science said:

"This is an important project and will promote Welsh ideas and ensure that businesses and inventors have guidance to support them.

"By working together the National Library and the Welsh Government can offer a valuable service in mid Wales. I hope now that individuals and businesses will take advantage of this service and access the support and guidance available to them."

Monthly surgeries will be held at Y Bont, The Welsh Government's public area in Aberystwyth, and the National Library of Wales. The first surgery will be held on 10 May 2012 at the national Library. Further sessions will be held at Y Bont on 7 June and another at the National Library on 5 July 2012.

Andrew Green, National Librarian of Wales added:

"Intellectual Property is complicated and costly but very important to innovation and growth in Wales. Businesses will now be able to turn to this service for help and guidance and we look forward to hosting the first IP Surgery at the National Library on 10 May."

The new outreach centre will provide access to Intellectual Property information and offers:

• A free enquiry service


• Access to free online IP databases


• Literature on various aspects of Intellectual Property


• Guidance on patent searching for those who are unsure where to start

PATLIB Cymru is part of the european Funded Business Innovation Project. If you are interested in attending the training day on April 26 at the Welsh Government Office in Aberystwyth, please register by contacting the Welsh Government Business Information Helpline on 03000 6 03000 or by emailing: businesssupport@wales.gsi.gov.uk

PATLIB Conference Manchester 2012

This years PATLIB conference is being held in Manchester from 30th May - 1st June 2012 and is a networking event for PATLIBs. The programme has been compiled with the aim of addressing issues that PATLIBs face in their daily work; delivering services beyond Patent Information, acquiring the right tools, and running a PATLIB centre successfully.

At PATLIB 2012 you will hear speakers from PATLIB centres throughout Europe who will share their best practices and experiences.

Registration is now open

BIS improves IP resources for business advisers

More resources and training in intellectual property (IP) issues will be made available to business advisers as part of a new innovation and research growth strategy unveiled last week by the Department for Business (BIS). 

The report mentions PATLIB : 

"The PatLib network operates around the country, with 13 regional locations across

the UK, including the Business and IP Centre based in the British Library in London.

The service provision varies across the network; all provide access to literature on IP,

but some are able to offer free sessions with advisors, support on patent and trade

mark searching and commercial IP services. The IPO will work with the PatLib

network to improve the wider offering of the entire network."

For more details the full document can be found here:
http://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/innovation/docs/i/
11-1387-innovation-and-research-strategy-for-growth.pdf

PATLIB UK AGM 15th November

Leeds PATLIB is looking forward to hosting the PATLIB UK AGM tomorrow.

The meeting will commence at 12.30pm in the 3rd floor Meeting room of the Central Library and is a great opportunity for PATLIB UK staff to report on their PATLIB initiatives and to share experiences.

BIPC Newcastle Launch 5th September 2011

Science of Success
September 5, 2011 6:00 pm

Newcastle City Library


Launch of the Science of Success event series – part of the development of the first British Library Business & IP Centre outside London!
Find out about the services available to help you develop your business or set up a new one
Agenda:
• Opening address from Newcastle City Council
• Guest speaker, Dragon’s Den contestant Solvej Biddle
• Presentation from Newcastle Science City
• Networking with Newcastle City Library and British Library staff

For more details:

http://www.bipcnewcastle.co.uk/2011/08/business-ip-centre-newcastle-launch/