Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c81-0369-71cb-92b3-ddc3c3eab45c/intellectual-property-rights-services pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Intellectual Property Rights Services [University of Plymouth](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-plymouth) Estimated value Not stated Published 27 Apr 2021 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University of Plymouth are looking for potential suppliers who can offer the services as set out below. At this current time this is just a potential opportunity so no further information is available. The provision of Patent, Trademark and Intellectual Property Rights services as required by participating consortia members in England, Wales and Scotland and Northern Ireland which will also include renewal services for trademarks, patents and designs. Intellectual Property Rights Services are defined as Legal Advice, guidance, pre-filling of searches, development of protection strategy, and licensing and registration services on all matters relating to the creation, development and protection of patents, trademarks, copyright, design rights and trade secrets, and intellectual property rights. It does not include commercialisation and design exploitation services. Trademark Services will require registering or renewing in the UK and a base location, countries operating in the Madrid Protocol (MP) and Community Trade Mark (CTM) systems as well as national applications in the rest of the world as required by member institutions. Patents will require registering under the International Patent System (PCT) or as directed by the member institution which may include the appointment of specialist patent attorneys in other countries to seek appropriate registration. The patent agents will work with and take instructions from the IP Managers and we are looking for expertise in one or more of the following specific areas: biomedical and health, engineering, robotics, electronic engineering and software engineering. The patent agents must be able to travel down to Plymouth to meet and work with the IP Managers and Academic staff as and when appropriate. If you are interested in this potential tender opportunity please email your details to . Read full description ## CPV classification Patent and copyright consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/dbcbc545-6b23-4b03-b549-dac988f00e40) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile University of Plymouth: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-plymouth) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Printing and distribution services – SGCD53\_MARCHE\_ELECTIONS\_BRGE · Préfecture de la Mayenne · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7726-73f4-bb67-b3121363d6bf/france-printing-and-distribution-services-sgcd53-marche-elections-brge) [Business travel services – Rahmenvertrag Bearbeitung von Reisekostenabrechnungen nach BRKG · GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-cd6e-73e4-b6e8-3954e5689021/germany-business-travel-services-rahmenvertrag-bearbeitung-von-reisekostenab) [Photocopying services – Externe printdiensten · VZW Sint-Paulusschool · 36 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-34d8-71be-840d-38bf2a8bcc92/belgium-photocopying-services-externe-printdiensten) [Supply services of personnel including temporary staff – Diák- és nyugdíjas munkaerő biztosítása NTH (376) · NTH Nemzeti Tőkeholding Zrt. · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-76f6-70c4-823e-7b614dada7b3/hungary-supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff-diak-es-nyug) [Interpretation services – Tolktjänster · Stockholms läns sjukvårdsområde · 31 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4e9a-70dc-8b27-e3d274e53dc5/sweden-interpretation-services-tolktjanster) [Graphic design services – MAGAZINE DES PAYS DE LA LOIRE - LOT1 MISE EN PAGE · Région des Pays de la Loire · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-cd94-7139-b774-287bdb24987c/france-graphic-design-services-magazine-des-pays-de-la-loire-lot1-mise-en)