Coventry University wishes to establish a single supplier contract to support its Intellectual Property (IP) requirements. The services that will be required are not limited to but will include:

— Interviewing academic members of staff and students to gather information for patent drafting.

— Writing patent applications and submitting these on behalf of the University to UKIPO and international patent offices.

— Freedom to operate reports and searches for patentability.

— Answering questions on the patent prosecution process from examiners and ensuring all technical issues are met.

— Ensuring timely and effective renewal reminders are sent and actioned

— Applying for registered designs and trademarks for Coventry University and it subsidiary companies.

— Delivering training and seminars to staff and students on IP issues.

— Frequent updating to the University on legislation changes within the UK and EU.

— Assisting the University in developing its IP strategy, policies and portfolio management for the University group.

— Provide advice on University IP related contract clauses.

The Invitation to tender document has only been included at this stage for suppliers reference and does not need to be completed / submitted by suppliers who wish to participate. Only suppliers successful in their pre-qualification submission will be asked to complete the invitation to tender document.