News & Events: News Archive
Here are some older news stories, read on to find out about some earlier activities the IA Centre has been involved in.
'Spring' into 2010 with a range of new business events from the IA Centre
April 7, 2010
IA Centre Easter Newsletter - get details of forthcoming events here!
A Renewables IP Green Tea
April 7, 2010
A LES event focusing on the strenghts of the renewables sectors in Scotland.
Wallace & Gromit Present a World of Cracking Ideas Exhibition
February 3, 2010
The Intellectual Property Office are pleased to announce that the 'Wallace & Gromit Present a World of Cracking Ideas' exhibition will be opening at the Glasgow Science Centre, Scotland, 02 April 2010.
Amazing opportunity for all Scottish Manufacturing and Engineering Companies
January 7, 2010
If you are a company working within the manufacturing and/or engineering sector in Scotland, then the IA Centre can offer you an amazing opportunity - free in company consultancy designed to help grow your business in these challenging times!
John Logie Baird Awards
December 10, 2009
The deadline for applications to the Awards Programme has been extended to the 17 December 09 but you have one week left to complete it to be in with a chance - so what are you waiting for?
Make The Most Of What You Know
December 1, 2009
Hear from international experts such as Tim Harford (BBC, Financial Times), David Gurteen (Gurteen Knowledge Community) as well as major international companies such as Fujitsu, and participate in practical hands-on sessions designed to help you get the most out of what you know.
The Supplier Gathering
1st December 2009
Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
IP Master Class
November 29, 2009
The IP Master Class is designed to provide experienced business advisors with the skills and knowledge to help clients to think through some of their principal issues relating to intellectual property.
SME Innovation Survey
November 6, 2009
Take the survey and help us understand innovative practice in SMEs!
Last chance! ip4inno training workshops
September 2, 2009
Registrations for the 1st workshop in Vienna will close on 17 September!
Innovation Portal: 3 great events
August 26, 2009
The Innovation Portal is delighted to announce the next three events in its workshop programme. Previous topics include construction, food and drink, digital media, product design, funding and the economic downturn.
'Making IPR Work for SMEs'
July 14, 2009
Summary of the findings on IPR Enforcement and how it links to the IA Centre work
Business Training for Entrepeneurs
June 3, 2009
Doug Richard (Dragon's Den) invites you to the new must-attend seminars for Startups!
LES (Scottish Branch)'s May event
May 12, 2009
Join us on Thursday for 'A Deal Evaluation Cream Tea - Due Diligence in Practice'
ECIC - Haarlem 28-29 April
April 23, 2009
Chief Executive Iain Russell to speak at the European Conference on Intellectual Capital, Haarlem (NL), April 28-29
Call for Papers - MSKE 2009
March 4, 2009
The deadline for submitting abstracts has been extended to March 16.
Review of the 3rd International Congress & IFKAD'09
February 20, 2009
Major International Intellectual Assets Conference in Glasgow
Kit-Out the Park Event: GCU Food Clinic
January 27, 2009
Expert advice from Glasgow Caledonian University on all aspects of food technology.
Starter for 6
January 11, 2009
The third year of Starter for 6 is about to go into full swing...read more
Licensing Intellectual Property Survey
November 30, 2008
Following on from the recent launch of the guide "How Licensing Intellectual Property Can Help Your Business", the Intellectual Property Office, in partnership with the Intellectual Assets Centre, wants to hear your views on the core issues faced by business when negotiating license deals.
Fusion Innovation Award 2008
October 25, 2008
ENTRIES ARE NOW BEING SOUGHT FOR THE FUSION INNOVATION AWARD 2008.
If your business has implemented a new idea within the last two years that has made a major contribution to your success, this competition is for you!
STARTER FOR 6 - NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
October 23, 2008
NESTA’s Starter for 6 programme provides enterprise training, support and grant awards of up to £10,000 to innovative business start-ups across Scotland. Now in its 3rd year, applications for the 2009 programme are open to individuals and teams with a strong business idea in the science, technology and/or creative industry sectors.
Fantastic prize to help grow your business
October 23, 2008
Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Fusion are targeting aspiring entrepreneurs with a unique opportunity to help their business reach its full potential. The participants learn to hone their customer focus and entrepreneurial skills, and to create a more favourable climate for innovation and entrepreneurship in their organisations.
New Director General at WIPO
September 22, 2008
Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organisation unanimously appointed Francis Gurry of Australia as the Organisation's new Director General.
JLB Awards:Deadline Extended to 29/9
September 8, 2008
The search for the next generation of Scottish inventors continues after organisers of the John Logie Baird Awards were forced to give in to demands to extend the entry deadline by two weeks to 29 September 2008.
New Booklet Launched To Help SMEs
August 2, 2008
A new booklet has just been launched by the UK Intellectual Property Office to help small businesses exploit their intellectual property.
IOD Event - International Insight for Business: China
July 24, 2008
The Institute of Directors Scotland is collaborating with their sponsor, HSBC Bank Plc with 142 years of continuous presence in mainland China, to share genuine insight and examine some of the key trends, challenges and opportunities that businesses are experiencing today when doing business in China.
The Event will take place on Thursday 11th September in Glasgow from 12-2pm.
Please see our Events section for further details.
Small Businesses To Get Free Access To Public Sector Contracts
July 1, 2008
From now until 31 July, the www.supply2.gov.uk website will allow new registrants to gain free access to public sector contracts valued under £100,000 for the UK and Northern Ireland.
IA Centre out & about
May 19, 2008
All through May and June, the IA Centre is out & about around Scotland (and beyond!) exhibiting, presenting and running events, so why not come along and see us?!
IPR for SMEs
May 19, 2008
Results of a Benchmarking Study on Support Services in the Field of IPR is now available. The European Commission, DG Enterprise and Industry, has just announced that the study Benchmarking National and Regional Support Services in the field of IPR for SME's is available for download at no cost from http://www.proinno-europe.eu
World IP Day: 26 April
April 11, 2008
On World Intellectual Property Day this year, WIPO's focus is on celebrating innovation and promoting respect for intellectual property.
Promotional materials on this theme, including an IP Day message from WIPO Director General, Kamil Idris, have been dispatched to IP offices in Member States and to other interested organizations and are available from the World Intellectual Property Organisation [WIPO] web site:
UK IPO Celebrations World IP Day: 26 April 2008
April 11, 2008
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has been celebrating World Intellectual Property Day (WIPD) since 2001. The 26 April was the date when the Convention establishing WIPO originally came into force in 1970.
Green Technology For Businesses in Tourism
March 12, 2008
KIT-OUT the Park and Scottish Environmental Technology Network (SETN) are hosting a joint free environmental event on 12 March 2007 at Gartmore House near Aberfoyle aimed at small and medium sized businesses within the tourism industry.
Fundamentals of Intellectual Asset Management
January 29, 2008
This three-day course has been developed by the Licensing Executives Society aimed at anyone from beginners' level to those with up to two years' experience in licensing. Go to www.bi.les-europe.org for further information.
Innovation in Food and Drink; Providing Value Added Competitive Advantage for Tayside Companies
November 7, 2007
Wednesday 7th november 2007 @ Dundee University Incubator,James Lindsay Place, DD1 5JJ
The Innovation Portal in conjunction with SCRI & Food Innovation@Abertay will deliver a short workshop intended for firms involved with the Tayside Food & Drink Industry.
Driving Innovation in Scotland
November 5, 2007
NESTA would like to invite you to attend the launch of their policy briefing 'Driving Innovation in Scotland'.
Fusion Innovation Awards 2007
November 2, 2007
Are you eligible to enter the Award?
Is your business based in the Highlands and Islands?
Has the innovation that transformed your business been implemented within the last 2 years?
For further details of the Awards please visit www.fusionlinking.co.uk
French Senate approves London Agreement
October 25, 2007
On 9 October 2007, the French Senate voted to approve ratification of the London Agreement. This follows approval of the same legislation by the National Assembly on 26 September 2007, and means that the French Parliament has now authorised ratification.
"Profit from Partnership" - Interface
October 25, 2007
“Profit from Partnerships” will highlight to companies the benefit of collaborating and partnering with academic institutions in discovering opportunities they never knew existed.
Delivering the Future of Mobile & Wireless Communication
October 10, 2007
This one day free event will inform participants of the challenges of changing user requirements. For further information and registration please contact IRC Scotland
New IA training programme from The Go Group
September 6, 2007
The GO Group are currently recruiting for their forthcoming training programme How To Capitalise On The Hidden Assets In Your Business.
Change to the examination of UK trade mark applications.
August 6, 2007
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK-IPO) is set to radically change the way it examines UK trade mark applications. As of 1st October 2007 it will examine all new trade mark applications on the basis of absolute grounds and will no longer refuse to register a new trade mark application because of an earlier existing trademark - unless of course the owner of the earlier mark successfully opposes the application.
This change will bring the UK system in line with the EU trade mark examination system.
IA Consultancy - opportunity available
June 7, 2007
Suitable consultants are required to support a framework contract. The objective of the contract is to provide intellectual asset management services to clients of the IA Centre to support the services offered in house.
IA Centre Board Appointments
June 4, 2007
Scottish Intellectual Asset Management, which operates the Intellectual Assets Centre, is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Chair and Vice Chair of the Board.
IP Update
May 4, 2007
What has happened in the world of intellectual property in the last year? The Gowers review has given us an understanding of how UK intellectual property law is likely to develop over 2007 and beyond.
Chair of Board - vacancy
April 20, 2007
Scottish Intellectual Asset Management which runs the IA Centre is currently seeking to recruit a Chair for the Board of Management.
UHI HI Links Small Business Seminars
April 18, 2007
UHI HI Links warmly invite you to the latest in their series of local small business seminars. There are still places available. Please read on for more details of our upcoming seminars across the Highlands & Islands. Below information of the dates and venues you will find details of the content of the seminars, as well as details of how to book to attend.
Intellectual Capital for Communities in the Knowledge Economy
April 17, 2007
The World Conference on Intellectual Capital for Communities (third edition) is being co-organised by The IC Group, the University of Paris 11 and The World Bank and will be held from 24-25 May 2007 at The World Bank Office, 66 Avenue D'Iena 75016 Paris
Convergent Technology Showcase
March 2, 2007
Improving Healthcare through Excellence in Innovation - Convergent Technology Showcase
News on Corporate Reporting
February 14, 2007
Press release from Tomorrow's Company reports that half of ftse100 defies government as corporate reporting ‘smoke’ clears.
Chief Executive presents at OECD Conference in Japan
January 30, 2007
Iain Russell presents at the OECD Conference “Intellectual Assets-Based Management - Toward innovation and sustainable growth”.
Sports & Event Sponsorship: Breakfast Seminars
January 29, 2007
Part of McClure Naismith Solicitor's 2007 Breakfast Seminars series for Glasgow and Edinburgh. Click here to find out more...
Records Management Breakfast Seminars
January 8, 2007
2007 Breakfast Seminars for Glasgow and Edinburgh hosted by McClure Naismith Solicitors. Find out more...
New Highlands & Islands Programme
August 25, 2006
We are delighted to announce that from the end of August Fiona Jackson will be based in the Highland & Island Region, thanks to Highlands and Islands Enterprise support. She is working on a new Intellectual Assets Company Development Programme and is currently seeking companies from throughout the Highlands and Islands who are interested in taking a fresh approach to harness untapped value from their intangibles. Business coaches are also being sought to support this programme. See our new Highlands & Islands section for full details (or click onto the article).
International Portal Survey - Innovative Actions
August 18, 2006
We are interested to hear your views on the IA Centre hosting an intellectual assets/intellectual capital portal, as part of an innovative actions project. Click here to let us know what you think! (this link takes you to an external survey monkey page).
Free Business Surgeries for Scottish Companies
August 10, 2006
Are you missing out on 80% of your business value? If you aren’t actively managing the intangible assets of your business then you probably are! Why not come along to one of our free business surgeries on 21st and 25th August and start to take action?
Patent Office Secondee joins the IA Centre
August 9, 2006
The Patent Office has long been a supporter of the IA Centre with Lawrence Smith-Higgins sitting on our board. We are delighted that as part of their ongoing commitment to support Scottish organisations, Martin Layton has been seconded to the IA Centre. The secondment is for one year and with his IP expertise (in particular on trade marks) he shall be an invaluable member of the Business Services team.
Law Society of Scotland Seminar
August 8, 2006
Solicitors will have the opportunity to take part in a session with an interactive introduction to intellectual assets and the benefits of good IA management in Edinburgh on 21st September. Fiona will be presenting this as part of a seminar on Intellectual Property being run by the Law Society of Scotland as part of their continuing professional development programme. It is aimed at non-specialists engaged in general commercial practice or corporate law and we’re delighted to be able to bring the wider concept of intellectual assets to this session.
IA Centre News Issue 1 now available
February 28, 2006
Welcome to our first newsletter - Issue 1 is now available to be downloaded.
Tips to unleash the hidden value of your intangibles
February 22, 2006
In the latest issue of Scotland Means Business (out on 23rd February) Jane Watters offers practical advice on how to unleash the untapped value of your intangible assets.
The Business of IP - 10 Questions the CEO will ask
January 30, 2006
The IA Centre will be speaking on the topic ' I know about IP – tell me about IA and IC; what’s in it for us?' at the IP Review Live Conference taking place in London on 7th & 8th February 2006.
Annual Review 04/05
January 14, 2006
We're pleased to announce that the Intellectual Asset Centre's Annual Review for the year 2004/05 is now available for download along with our accounts.
Interim Business Services Manager
January 13, 2006
Do you want to help Scottish organisations (predominantly SMEs) to maximise the potential of their hidden assets? Applications are invited for an Interim Business Services Manager, closing date 27th January 2006.
Non Executive Directors Wanted
October 28, 2005
Non-Executive Directors required for Scottish Intellectual Asset Management Limited
‘Magicians’ required to convert the invisible into the tangible'
Tenders Invited
July 30, 2005
Tenders are invited for development of a "Know-how Based Business Intangibles Capturing and Management Tool for SMEs. See Tender section in "about us" for details
Europe pilots new methods of managing intangible assets
February 8, 2005
The EC believes that increasingly the valuable, so-called 'intangible' assets of companies within member states are not sufficiently appreciated. Additionally company managers need more extensive training in identifying and reporting these. It has set in train some key projects to provide new insights and tools.
IA Centre works with leading Defence Agency on developing services
February 8, 2005
The IA Centre has contracted with the Defence Diversification Agency (DDA) to help it research new service opportunities. The DDA uses its unique Synnova® approach in its work with the IA Centre.
The International McMaster Conference- The IA Centre's voice is heard
February 8, 2005
The IA Centre was represented at the International McMaster Conference on Intellectual Capital in Hamilton Ontario by its associate Carol Scullion. The conference brought together the leading thinkers on Intellectual Capital.
Valuing Intellectual Property
February 8, 2005
The IA Centre was recently represented at a Conference on Valuing Intellectual Property run by Cranfield University Research and Development Management Centre in collaboration with AURIL. Leading academics and practitioners were speaking about their ideas and methods for valuing intellectual property.
Alan Rankin joins the Scottish Intellectual Asset Centre board as a new Non-Executive Director.
February 8, 2005
Alan Rankin the Chief Executive of the Scottish Tourism Forum has joined the board of Scottish Intellectual Asset Management Limited which runs the Intellectual Assets Centre, as a Non-Executive Director.
New relationship advice for business
February 8, 2005
The world's first relationship management standard is to be developed by the British Standards Insitition (BSI) in collaboration with Partnership Sourcing Limited (PSL)
Breakfast Seminars hosted by McClure Naismith Solicitors
January 1, 2000
Recognised experts from McClure Naismith's IP / IT Team will be delivering a breakfast seminar on Records Management - What you Need to Know. This seminar is being run in Edinburgh on 31 January 2007 and Glasgow on 28 February 2007.
Fusion Innovation Awards 2007
January 1, 2000
Entries are now being invited for the Fusion Innovation Award 2007.
For further information, please visit www.fusionlinking.co.uk
Packing 'em in - views on Congress/IFKAD
January 1, 2000
