Intellectual Property Unit
Our Role
The role of the Intellectual Property Unit is outlined in terms of its responsibility for the development of intellectual property policy, the preparation of legislation and the provision of an intellectual property regime which reflects the international law environment and best practice.
IP Granting/Registration
The Patents Office (Address: Government Buildings, Hebron Road, Kilkenny; Telephone: 056 7720111) is responsible for the granting of patents; the registration of industrial designs and trade marks; and has certain limited functions under the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 in relation to Copyright disputes.
Our Work
The work of the Unit covers areas of intellectual property such as:
• Copyright and Related Rights
• Patents
Consultations
The Unit consults with stakeholders from time-to-time.
Intellectual Property Legislation
A comprehensive list of Irish and EU intellectual property legislation is available here.
Guidelines and Procedures
Information on the following items, including guidelines and procedures, is available here:
• Authorisation to Register a State Emblem as a Trade Mark or use of a State emblem in connection with any business.
• A list of Classes of Records/Files held by the Unit.
• Freedom of Information Act
Contact Us
A list of contact details for the staff members of the Unit is available here; including telephone, email and postal addresses.
Last modified: 08/09/2011
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