Useful Links
UK Intellectual Property Office
This website has lots of information about intellectual property, as well as access to searchable patent and trade mark databases.
Esp@cenet
A searchable database of patent documents
Epoline register
For status of European patents or patent applications
OHIM
For searching or status of Community Trade Mark applications or registrations
Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
The professional body for patent attorneys in the UK
Regional bodies
Organisations that can help businesses in the North East.