Advisory Board

Intellectual Property Office.
This organisation is the official government body responsible for granting Intellectual Property (IP) rights in the United Kingdom (UK). These rights include:

     Patents
     Designs
     Trade Marks
     Copyright

As part of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), this organisations is responsible for the role of IP rights in supporting innovation.

For more information visit: http://www.ipo.gov.uk

Boots Centre for Innovation.
Opened in April 2007 the Boots Centre for Innovation is based within Swansea University's Institute of Life Sciences. A partnership between Boots The Chemists, The Institute of Life Sciences at Swansea University and Longbow Capital, they can provide investment funds and expertise to support the growth of companies offering partially or fully developed technology ideas.

For more information visit http://www.bootsinnovation.com

Procter & Gamble.
P&G are a multinational manufacturer of product ranges including personal care, household cleaning, laundry detergents, prescription drugs and disposable nappies

The company markets its products in more than 180 countries. P&G are constantly looking for a game changing product, technology, business model, method, trademark, package or design that can help deliver new products and/or services that improve the lives of the world's consumers.

To find out more visit  the P&G Website