Who should I discuss my ideas with?

Frequently asked questions about intellectual property

The University currently has two Specialist IP Advisors who look after 4 related areas across the University:
  • Patent
  • portfolio and its prosecution
  • IP advice
  • and IP Exploitation (commercial and public arena)

IP education

Help in understanding the issues arising around IP and guidance can be sought from ipmatters@plymouth.ac.uk.

Copyright

For specific help and advice on copyright matters, you can contact the University’s Information Specialist, Library & Digital Support (Technology & Information Services).
Further IP assistance is available from the Legal Services Department: (internal access only) or Melissa Rose (University Legal Officer).
View further information about Data Protection or Freedom of Information, or contact Emma Wainman (Freedom of Information and Data Protection Specialist).

Specialist advisors