JISC report on Business Sources

JISC has published a report into business sources for SME's in the UK , the report was undertaken by the British Library Research Service and calls for "an integrated service model with universities, colleges and public libraries working in partnership to help businesses obtain the information and knowledge they need"

Nigel Spencer , research and business development manager , British Library points out that "entrepreneurs and SME's are looking for business resources that are easy to use, informative and centralised " and that the British Library's own Business and IP centre is a prime example of best practice in providing business support"

Link to full report

Revised patent fees at the UK IPO

Steve van Dulken's Patent blog: Revised patent fees at the UK IPO

The UK IPO has announced a revised fee structure for patent applications from the 6 April 2010.........

Improvements to the Espacenet database

Steve van Dulken's Patent blog: Improvements to the Espacenet database

The Espacenet database, the largest database of patent data, has been improved in a couple of ways..............................

Manchester Business Event

Manchester PATLIB have announced the following event which will be held in the Central Library - the event is FREE .

To book your place visit: www.ipo.gov.uk/events-manc2601

Business Essentials on the Web

Business Essentials wiki: a listings site of invaluable website for entrepreneurs and SMEs

Business Essentials on the Web

The wiki is run and supported by the British Library Business & IP Centre and its wide community of entrepreneurs and partner organisations.

http://bl-business-essentials.wikispaces.com/

Steve van Dulken's Patent blog: UK Consultation on copyright exceptions

Steve van Dulken's Patent blog: UK Consultation on copyright exceptions

New Secretary

Last weeks PATLIB UK AGM saw Duncan Jones from Birmingham PATLIB take over the role of Secretary for the next two years - congratulations to Duncan and thanks to Chris Brown of Manchester PATLIB for her work on behalf of PATLIB UK.