Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf6-e3b1-7328-bd09-61cc81dd6798/intellectual-property-tender-for-coventry-university-higher-education-group closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Intellectual Property Tender for Coventry University Higher Education Group [Coventry University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/coventry-university) Often single bidder Estimated value £250,000 to £300,000 Published 8 May 2015 Deadline Closed 8 Jun 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Coventry University wishes to establish a single supplier contract to support its Intellectual Property (IP) requirements. The services that will be required are not limited to but will include: • Interviewing academic members of staff and students to gather information for patent drafting. • Writing patent applications and submitting these ton behalf of the University to UKIPO and international patent offices. • Freedom to Operate reports and searches for patentability • Answering questions on the patent prosecution process from examiners and ensuring all technical issues are met. • Ensuring timely and effective renewal reminders are sent and actioned • Applying for registered designs and trademarks for Coventry University and it subsidiary companies. • Delivering training and seminars to staff and students on IP issues. • Frequent updating to the University on legislation changes within the UK and EU. • Assisting the University in developing its IP strategy, policies and portfolio management for the University group. • Provide advice on University IP related contract clauses. The Invitation to tender document has only been included at this stage for suppliers reference and does not need to be completed / submitted by suppliers who wish to participate. Only suppliers successful in their pre-qualification submission will be asked to complete the invitation to tender document. Additional information: The tender documentation can be located on Coventry University`s tendering portal - In-tend. A link to the current advertised tender opportunities at Coventry University can be found below: [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity/aspx/Tenders/Current) To access the tender documents you must make a expression of interest and register on the In-tend site. This is a restricted tender and so only the pre qualification questionnaire needs to be completed and uploaded by interested suppliers at this stage. ### Funding Description Potential for future funded work such as European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes [in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity/aspx](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Patent and copyright consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5d7aab93-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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