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Using more than one type of protection

More than one type of protection could be linked to a single product, eg you could:

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  register the name and logo as a trade mark
  
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  protect a product’s unique shape as a registered design
  
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  patent a completely new working part
  
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  use copyright to protect drawings of the product
  

Getting help

Consider which type of protection you need. You can:

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  use the IP Equip service to find out which type of intellectual property you have
  
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  speak to a professional, eg a patent attorney or trademark attorney - basic advice may be free
  
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  go to a local IP clinic or the British Library Business and IP Centre in London