​Wessex Region of Technologists and Inventors
​Previously - Wessex Round Table of Inventors
Inventors' Links - Services/Support for Inventors:
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3Cs Community - active community, where advice and critique comes free-of-charge for the budding entrepreneur.
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Website: http://www.3cscommunity.com/
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3en Ventures - early stage funding for technology businesses within Basingstoke and Deane area (Hampshire).
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3form Design - product design service (Hampshire based).
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Website:http://www.3formdesign.com/
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A better mousetrap - Invention assessment service and the book for inventors - 'The business of invention'.
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Accentus - technology inventions service (Oxfordshire based).
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Website:http://www.accentus-medical.com/
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Advantage West Midlands - comprehensive database of grants and financing for West Midlands SMEs.
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AlphaGalileo - Internet based press centre for European research in science, medicine and technology.
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Website:http://www.alphagalileo.org/
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Angel Investment Network - connecting business entrepreneurs with angel investors.
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Angel News - business angel information site.
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Angels 5k - Business Angel network based in Southampton.
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Website:http://www.angels5k.co.uk/
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Angels Den - Business Angel investment matching service.
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Website: http://www.angelsden.com/
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Anti Copying In Design (ACID) - design led trade association & movement for change.
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Website: http://www.acid.uk.com/
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archive.org - internet archive of old web pages.
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Website: https://archive.org/
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Ask the Inventors - hints, tips and FAQ for inventors (US site).
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Website: http://www.asktheinventors.com/
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Association for Women in Science and Engineering (AWiSE)- UK based organisation for women involved in Science, Engineering and Technology.
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Website: http://camawise.org.uk/
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Attorneys & Agents directory - Worldwide listing of Patent Attorneys & Agents; Trade Mark Attorneys & Agents, Intellectual Property Attorneys.
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Website: http://wwwattorneys.piperpat.com/
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Bang Creations - product design company (Surrey based).
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BBC Small Business site - help with small businesses.
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BBC Technology News - latest news on technology.
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Better Business - help, advice and magazine for small businesses.
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bizhelp24 - UK on-line business resource for individuals and small businesses.
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Bloodhound SSC - 1000mph car development & world land speed record attempt (sponsored by WRTI).
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Board game inventors guide - practical hints and tips for board game inventors/developers.
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BRIFFA - intellectual property and information technology lawyers.
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British Association of Women Entrepreneurs (BAWE) - organisation for UK based women business owners.
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British Business Angels Association (BBAA) - trade association for UK Business Angel Networks.
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British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) - Chambers of Commerce website and business guides.
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British Franchise Association (BFA) - information on franchising.
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British Invention Show - the UK's largest innovation expo.
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British Library - helping exploit the world's greatest patent resources.
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British Library Business & IP Centre - inspiration and support for entrepreneurs and SMEs to develop their business.
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British Venture Capital Association - private equity and venture capital for entrepreneurs. Website:
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BTG - commercialising new technologies through investing and licensing.
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'Building a viable Innovation Business' - free ebook from Causeway Venturing on commercialising innovation.
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Business Across Borders - business-to-business network for SMEs, innovation hubs, trade associations, multinationals, etc..
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Business Boffins - support and mentoring service for small companies.
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Business Gateway - UK online guide to exploiting your ideas, starting and running a business.
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Business Link - the UK's former national business advice service.
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Business Network Online - connecting to leads, contacts and opportunities through a trusted network of members across the UK.
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Business Startup - series of free shows covering all aspects of starting up a business. Website:
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bytestart - free resource for entrepreneurs (UK based).
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Cafe Scientific - scientific networking and discussion group meeting at local centres around the UK. Website:
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Cambridge Hi-Tech Association of Small Enterprises (CHASE) - networking group for entrepreneurs and people interested in business and hi-tech. Website:
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Caparo Innovation Centre - Wolverhampton University team helping inventors get ideas to market, with no cash charge. Website:
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Carbonate - taking ideas to market, specialising in consumer sport & fitness, apparel, food & beverage, industrial products and telecommunications. Website:
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Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) - MOD site for disruptive technology, new process or innovation with potential defence applications. Website:
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Centre for Enterprise Research and Innovation (CERI) - consultancy and support service provided by the University of Portsmouth
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Centripeta - health care innovation company. Website:
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Chartered Institute of Patent Agents - professional body for UK patent attorneys. Website:
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Cheshire Innovation - practical advice by/for inventors. Website:
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China 2 West Services - design, production, quality control, inspection, testing and logistics service for companies seeking goods from China. Website:
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CommercialiSE - linking university knowledge with business expertise in the South East providing support and funding. Website:
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Companies House - online database of all registered UK company names. Website:
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Concepts to Reality - mechanical design and prototyping service (Hampshire based). Website:
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Connect Buzz - online business networking site. Website:
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Contract Store - UK business legal document templates, some free of charge, eg 'preparing a business plan'. Website:
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Copyscape - free online service to find duplicate or stolen copies of your website content. Website:
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CREAX - systematic innovation methodology. Website:
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DCX World - service bringing together private investors and businesses looking for early stage investment. Website:
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Delphion - US patent search engine (free registration required). Website:
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Department for Business Innovation & Skills (BIS) - helping British industry increase productivity and develop world-class competitiveness. Website:
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Design Council - inspiring and enabling the best use of design by the UK. Website:
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Design Directory - online directory of design consultants. Website:
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Dragons Den - BBC television program matching inventors/entrepreneurs with investors. Website:
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DTI's Innovation Guide - practiacal guide on successfully deploying innovation in business. Website:
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DTI's Innovation Report - showing how innovation is a driving force. Website:
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East Midlands Innovation - innovation support and information for the East Midlands region. Website:
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ECSITE-UK - UK science centre and discovery centre network. Website:
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Efective Business Solutions - business coaching service (Southampton based). Website:
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eMachineShop - design your own mechanical parts using free/simple to use CAD software and order parts online. Website:
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Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) - UK agency funding research in engineering and the physical sciences. Website:
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Engineering Council UK - promoting and regulating UK engineering professions (formerly the Council of Engineering Institutions). Website:
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Enterprise Europe Network - information on EU legislation, help finding business partners/innovation networks and funding opportunities. Website:
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Enterprise Europe Network - South West England - support service for businesses in the South West. Website:
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Enterprise First - free independent advice and training for businesses and start-ups in Hampshire and Surrey. Website:
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Enterprise Hub Network - networking forum for entrepreneurs and access to research, technology, innovation, business support, flexible workspace & early stage finance (around South East England). Website:
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Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) - enterprise investment for small to medium sized companies. Website:
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Enterprise Nation - help to start or grow your home business. Website:
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Enterprise Quest - tips, ideas & know-how, for small businesses
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EUREKA - European research initiative for industry and research institutions in the area of technological R&D
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European Business & Innovation Center Network - support network for entrepreneurs and innovative SMEs
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European Patent Office (espacenet) - Europe's network of patent databases
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Exonms.com - consultancy specialising in helping obtain government grants
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Finance South East - help for ambitious companies to grow through direct investment and associated support
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First Steps for Inventors - essential steps in getting established (archive copy from Inventors Alliance of Canada)
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Foresight - UK science-based futures expertise identifying potential opportunities from science & technology
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freepatentsonline - free online US and European patent search and retreival
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Fresh Business Thinking - online business resource for entrepreneurs
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FreshPatents.com - online patent search and tracking service
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'From Invention to Innovation' inventors guide (US Dept of Energy)
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From Patent to Profit - invention development guide (US site)
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gateway2investment (g2i) - support service helping London based companies become investment ready and find investors
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gencon - help using cutting edge communication technology, finding partners & funding
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General Patent Corporation - a brief introduction to Intellectual Property (US site)
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Gibson Index - database and newsletter for Britain's technology-based SME's
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Global Ideas Bank - Global suggestion box for socially innovative non-technological ideas and projects
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Global Inventions Ltd - global sales & marketing company specialising in 'high volume, low tech' types of innovative consumer products
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Global Sources - online supplier directory and search engine
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Global Women Innovators & Inventors Network (GWIIN) - promoting women inventors
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GigaAlert - free service that runs custom searches and emails you when new results appear
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GooglePatents - free patent database search
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Grants & support for Inventors - information from Business Link
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Grantnet - free-to-use computerised UK grants database
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Greater London Enterprise (GLE) - business accommodation, support, funding and consultancy for the Greater London area
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Hampshire Chamber of Commerce - support, help and advice for businesses in Hampshire
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Hampshire Economic Partnership - promotion and exploitation of Innovation & Enterprise activities supporting economic growth in Hampshire
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Hantsweb for Business - Hampshire County Council's business advice & support site
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Health Design & Technology Institute (HDTI) - Coventry University's support for the development of new and innovative community healthcare products
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HLBBshaw - Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys offering free IP Clinics (Midlands & East Anglia)
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i2r Medical - service supporting health care and medical innovations
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iBusinessBuzz - advice for UK based businesses
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i-connect-i - online matching service for inventors and investors
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IdeaBuyer.com - online resource for inventors looking to license or sell their patents
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Ideas 21 - online resource for inventors and innovators
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Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) - UK agency for data protection and registering to keep personal data
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Inkopo - specialists in early-stage, technology-based, enterprise development (Yorkshire based)
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InnoCentive - online marketplace for solving technical challenges
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Innova Design - specialist prototype and small batch machining service (Hampshire based)
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Innovate Design - engineering product design service for inventors (London based)
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Innovation Advisory Service South East - support service for innovative growth companies in the South East
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Innovation map - information about innovation and Knowledge Transfer activities, facilities and centres in South East England
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Innovation Showcase - innovation news, events & companies in the Thames Valley
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Innovation Tools - useful resource site for innovators
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InnovationXchange (IXC-UK) - commercially neutral, not-for-profit, global knowledge network, supporting innovative technology based businesses (West Midlands based)
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Innovator's Counselling and Advisory Service for Scotland (ICASS) - advice and support for inventors in Scotland
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Innoverce - innovation consultancy (Tyneside based)
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Insolvency Helpline inventors guide (archive copy)
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inspireme - free advice guides for starting and growing a business
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Institute of International Licensing Practitioners - Association commercialising invention through technology transfer and licensing
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Institute of Patentees and Inventors - advice on invention and innovation
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Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys - register of UK trade mark attorneys
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Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) - organisation for electronics, electrical, manufacturing and IT professionals
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Intech - Hampshire's hands-on interactive science and technology centre
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Intellect - trade body for the UK based information technology, telecommunications and electronics industry
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Intellectual Property and Information Technology Update - comprehensive information on IP matters
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Intellectual Property Digital Library - WIPO on-line intellectual property library
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Intellectual Property - Layman's guide - introduction to Intellectual Property from ICASS
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Intellectual Property Office - UK resource for Copyright, Designs, Patents and Trade Marks
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International Federation of Inventors Associations - enhancing the status of inventors and co-operation between inventor associations
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International Network for SMEs - association fostering cooperation in the fields of innovation and technology transfer to SMEs
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Internet archive - use to find/retrieve defunct websites/pages
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Introduction to Patents - in depth guide to all aspects of patenting (published by WIPO)
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Invention-Europe.com - European site and directory for inventors
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Invention-Help.com - invention help resource (US site)
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Inventique - Innovation Magazine (back issue archive)
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InventNet - US inventors network
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InventorEd - comprehensive online inventor resource and discussion forum (US site)
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Inventorfraud.com - help selecting appropriate/ avoiding inappropriate invention agencies
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InventorResource - design, patent, legal, business plan & funding advice for inventors
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Inventors clubs - UK Regional Clubs and International Associations for Inventors
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Inventors Digest - US magazine and website for inventors
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Inventors Guide (IDC) - free 10 page guide
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Inventors Handbook (Lemelson - MIT) - essential online guide for inventors (US)
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Inventors Handbook - essential online guide for UK inventors (archived copy from NESTA)
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Inventors Info Point - introduction to patents, design registration, trade marks, copyright and invention promoters
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Inventors-L - active online discussion forum for inventors (US site)
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Inventors-UK - UK inventors directory
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Invest in Southampton - online resource for businesses in the Southampton area
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ip21 - Intellectual Property services (Norwich and London Based)
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IP Exchange - online trading platform for selling and licensing Intellectual Property (IP)
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IP for SMEs - WIPO's site and newsletter, covering all aspects of Intellectual Property for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
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IP Group - technology transfer fund generating commercial value from the IP of partner UK universities
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IP Healthcheck - free online tool from the UK Intellectual Property Office to identify the IP within a business and options for protecting it
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IP Institute - UK not for profit group promoting the licensing of commercial ideas
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IP Guide - comprehensive Intellectual Property guide (archive copy from IP Wales)
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IP Menu - online Intellectual Property directory
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ITE four crucial questions - Daily Mail/This is Money probe into the 'International Technology Exchange' (now defunct)
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4b.co.uk - comprehensive database for finding UK grants and loans
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James Dyson / inventors guide - practical guidance for inventors (archive copy)
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Japan Patent Office - English site for the Japan Patent Office
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Just Imagine - company specialising in providing services to inventors (Hampshire based)
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​Ken Targett - Intellectual Property Service (Hampshire based)
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Kingston Innovation Centre - support for inventors and entrepreneurs (Surrey based)
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Knowledge Dock - Internet based support for technology entrepreneurs
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Knowledge House - support service for inventors and entrepreneurs from the Universities of the North East of England
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Knowledge Transfer Parnerships - helping businesses improve through better use of knowledge, technology and skills residing within the UK knowledge base
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Know This. Principles of Marketing - free self tutorial (KnowThis.com)
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Lawdit Solicitors - UK commercial & Intellectual Property legal services provider
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Leadership for Environment and Development (LEAD) - global network of individuals and non-governmental organizations, committed to sustainable development
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licensing.biz - UK site for anyone in the business of licensing
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Locate in Kent - grants, advice and support for businesses locating/located in Kent
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London 2012 - business opportunities for the London 2012 Olympics
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London Innovation Network - support and information for businesses seeking funding, to expand into Europe or wishing to develop technology partnerships
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LoveMyIdea.com - community website for innovation sharing and promotion
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Macrothesaurus - directory of global inventors resources
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Manufacturing Advisory Service - helping UK manufacturers with support and expertise
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Marine South East - support site for the marine industry, facilitated by SEEDA
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Mathew Link - product design service (Cheshire based)
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Medical Research Council (MRC) - UK agency promoting research into medical and related science
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Microfunding - matching service to bring inventors, experienced managers and angel investors together
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Mission Possible - online business support for early stage and growing businesses
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MustGet1.com - distributor of gadgets and innovative products, some direct from the inventors
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My Own Business - free online self training course for starting/growing a business
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National Endowment for Science Technology and the Arts (NESTA) - investing in outstanding ideas and the people who have them
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National Federation of Enterprise Agencies - Enterprise Agency support for start-ups, micro businesses and the self-employed in Ensland
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Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) - promoting research into the natural environment
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National Renewable Energy Centre (narec) - support organisation and service for emerging energy sources
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narec distributed energy - support organisation and service for renewable and low carbon systems
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New Scientist - science and technology website, links and archive
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Next Step Associates - for TRIZ / Innovation services
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NHS Innovations - medical innovations from within and/or for the UK National Health Service
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Nine Sigma - online marketplace of technology needs listing open innovation request for proposals
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Novarlis - consultancy specialising in technology transfer, business development, commercial management and intellectual property
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OHIM - European Union agency responsible for registering trade marks and designs valid in all countries of the EU
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Ownit - free advice on intellectual property, copyright, patents & licensing
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Oxford Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation - focal point for entrepreneurship research, teaching and networking at Oxford University
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Oxford Entrepreneurs - society providing inspiration, education, networking and the chance to learn the skills needed to succeed in business and start entrepreneurial ventures
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Patent disputes - an example of a US patent dispute, look at this if you think you might be up to filing your own patent! (archive copy from the USPTO)
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Patent FAQ - practical answers to many patent related questions (US site)
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Patents and Prototypes - patent, prototype & market research services for UK inventors
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Patent tutorial - online US patent guide & patent search tutorial
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PDD - product innovation consultancy, spanning the consumer, medical, packaging, telecoms, commercial and industrial sectors
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Pera - not for profit network/consultancy specialising in innovation and innovation grant funding
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PlanetPatent - US patent search service
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Portsmouth Technopole - serviced office space and support for technology based SMEs
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Presentations guide - free guide to making a compelling business case of your invention (from 'Ask the Inventors')
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PRIME business club - support group for the over 50s starting or running their own business
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Product Resolutions - Product design consultancy (Norfolk based)
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Project Management - free online project management book/course (HRA Consulting)
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Prowess - network supporting women's business ownership
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Purple Door - support service providing access to the expertise and facilities of the University of Portsmouth
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Partnership for Urban South Hampshire (PUSH) - initiative to improve the economic performance of South Hampshire.
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Royal Academy of Engineering - bringing together UK engineers from all disciplines
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Royal Institution - home of UK science research and communication for over 200 years
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RT Coopers - Intellectual property law, commercial law, technology transfer, data protection, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology
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Sales and Marketing Forums - free online sales and marketing resource
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Scavenger - low cost guides to specific small businesses
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Scenta - online gateway to the best in science, engineering and technology
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SciDev Net - global news, views and information about science, technology & the developing world
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Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) - science-driven UK organisation, enabling a broad range of scientists to do the highest quality research, tackling some of the most fundamental scientific questions
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Science Media Centre - press office for science, promoting the scientific community to the news media
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Scirus - the most comprehensive science-specific search engine on the Internet
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Second Mile - specialising in bringing commercial leadership to new technology ventures.
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Senical - specialising in invention and innovation, from ideas through to commercialisation.
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SETsquared - supporting knowledge-based entrepreneurs in Southern England
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Shell Springboard - UK competition for new solutions to greenhouse gas reduction
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She's Ingenious! - helping women develop and profit from new ideas
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Small Business Resource Guide - useful articles on start up plans, business plans, marketing plans, finance, etc. (US site)
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Society for Research and Initiatives for Sustainable Technologies and Institutions - organisation for eco-friendly inventors, innovators and ecopreneurs
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Solent Enterprise Hub - networking forum for entrepreneurs and access to research, technology, innovation, business support, flexible workspace & early stage finance
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Solent Synergy - support service for knowledge based businesses in South Hampshire
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South East Business Innovation and Growth - support service for innovative and fast growth businesses in the South East
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South East Business Portal - tendering opportunities across the local councils and fire & rescue services of the South East
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South East Growth Fund (SEGF) - Venture Capital fund investing in SMEs in South East England
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Southern Area European Information Centre - help selling a product or service in Europe and finding European partners, agents and representatives
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Southern Entrepreneurs - free training, support and advice for micro businesses and sole traders in Hampshire
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South West Angel and Investor Network (SWAIN) - business angel network covering South West England
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Stanford University 'Educators Corner' - free online self-education resources for entrepreneurs
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Start Up Community - help and advice network for business start-ups
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Startups.co.uk - help and advice for starting and developing a business
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Start Your Own Business - free local guide for small business owners and business start ups in Southern England
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SumoBrain - free patent search site (UK, European, US & PCT)
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Supply2.gov.uk - online resource for accessing lower-value government / public sector contracts
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Sussex Innovation Centre (SInC) - business incubator for technology and knowledge based companies in Sussex
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Sycamore Innovation Management - service for UK inventors/innovators (Cornwall based)
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TechEdito - free High Technology monthly newsletter and archive
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Technical Innovation Center (www.triz.org) - information on TRIZ and publisher of TRIZ books
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Technology Strategy Board - UK Government funded programme for collaborative Research and Development
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Tech Review - technology information website and newsletter
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Ten steps to a successful invention - essential steps in progressing any invention (archived copy from Kiwi Ingenuity)
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Ten tips for inventors - essential tips for inventors from Cheshire Innovation
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Thames Innovation Centre - serviced office space and support for technology based SMEs
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Thames Valley Technology - meeting the demands of technology companies in the Thames Valley
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The Chamber Awards - annual awards for business and innovation organised by the UK Chambers of Commerce
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The Entrepreneur Network - comprehensive information source for inventors and entrepreneurs (US site)
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The Ideas Factory - Angel Investor Network & business information resource
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The Royal Society - independent UK scientific academy promoting excellence in science
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The Science Lab - science and technology related website directory
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TJD Patent Services - Patent advice, drafting, prosecution and IP strategy advice
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TomsLaw - free legal documents for SMEs (archive copies)
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Totally absurd patents - an amusing selection of some of the daftest patents ever filed
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TrademarkEagle - trademark search and application service
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Trevor Baylis Brands - helping UK inventors get their ideas to market
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TRIZ Journal - online free monthly journal & archive for TRIZ methods of creativity & innovation
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Two Little Ducks - support service for UK inventors
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ud.com - free website domain and trademark usage/availability checker
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UK Business Incubation - providing information on UK business incubation
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UK Patent Office - UK Intellectual Property (Copyright, Designs, Patents and Trade Marks)
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United Innovation Association UK - online resource for UK inventors and innovators
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UK Trade & Investment - UK Government resource for exporters
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US Patent Office - US Patent and Trademark Office
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US patent search guide - free guide to online US patent searching (from 'Ask the Inventors')
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Venturefest - annual competition and get-together in Oxford for entrepreneurs, business people and investors
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Venture Navigator - self help site for entrepreneurs
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Vert Business Community - training and support service for small and medium businesses
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Wherritt - consultancy service focusing on electronic product realisation
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Why Not open source movement - how to use everyday ingenuity to solve problems big and small
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WIPO GOLD - free one stop gateway to WIPO's collections of searchable IP data
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Wired Wessex - online network for new media and technology professionals
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Working Model - prototyping service for inventors
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Women's Engineering Society (WES) - promoting the education, training and practice of engineering among UK women
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World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) - harmonising national intellectual property legislation and procedures
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World Technology Network - site for people working in world changing technologies
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Worldwide Intellectual Property Services (WIPS) - online worldwide patent search service (fee based)
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WRTI - entrepreneurs and inventors website
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Yet2.com - online database to find or market a technology back to top
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