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Science & Planet > Invent something and patent it (the links below will take you online)
Contact an inventors society or association
	IFIA This is the International Federation of Inventors Associations. From here you can access the details and websites of all the members in countries all over the world. There are links relevant organisations and companies as well as regular news.
	The Institute of Patentees and Inventors An institution consisting not only of inventors but of patent agents, marketing people and a large number of people with loads of experience and knowledge to help you get your invention developed, produced and recognised. A must for all inventors.
Copyright your work
	Copyright Service Whilst anyone is entitled to use the copyright logo for free, this company offers an official copyright registration service that for a very reasonable sum can validate the originality of your work and help to protect your intellectual property.
Find a patent attorney
	The Chartered Institute of Patent Agents This is the website if the official body representing the vast majority of patent attorneys in the UK, whether they work in private practice or for a firm. You can locate and contact a patent attorney online and access lots of other relevant information.
Patent and protect your invention
	BUBL - Intellectual Property Links This excellent set of links from BUBL covers some of the fundamental issues surrounding intellectual property and its protection. Includes sites about copyright, trademarks, the law and several worldwide institutions. Very useful.
	Intellectual Property This is the government backed website aimed at helping you to protect your intellectual property. It is a comprehensive and informative site that is well organised and can help you learn about your rights and how to enforce them. Has very useful links.
	IP Commission - Links This is a good page of links to patent institutions and other organisations concerned with the protection of intellectual property rights. There is a one line description of each link and the organisations cover Britain, Europe and the rest of the world.
	IP Institute The Intellectual Property Institute is an organisation that promotes awareness of intellectual property law and provides information and advice about relevant issues.
	Patent Café One of the longest established patents and inventions websites around. Patent café offers a huge amount of well researched and useful information to anyone who has an idea or invention that they wish to develop. Loads to look at and some excellent links.
	Patently Absurd An amusing site that contains a selection of strange and bizarre patents that have been applied for over the years. Should you wish to find more like this, there is a good links page to loads more wacky inventions sites.
	The Patent Office The official site of the UK patent office. Here you can find out all about the tasks involved in patenting anything that you have produced or invented (including trademarks and designs). An informative site that provides a wealth of official information.

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