Keeping it legal
Organisations
Companies House — all limited companies in the UK are registered at Companies House.
www.companieshouse.gov.ukConnecting Legal — helps people find the appropriate legal professional or service.
www.chambersdirectory.co.ukData Protection Registration — information to help you achieve compliance with the legislation.
www.dataprotection.gov.ukDepartment of Trade & Industry (DTI) — a valuable source of information and advice for businesses of all sizes.
www.dti.gov.uk
Also see the DTI site TIGER (Tailored Interactive Guidance
on Employment Rights)
www.tiger.gov.ukDisability Rights Commission — information about making
goods and services accessible to disabled people.
www.drc-gb.orgEasyform — a specialist online resource for legal templates and information for business.
www.easyform.co.ukHealth & Safety Executive (HSE) — for all enquiries relating to
occupational health and safety.
www.hse.gov.ukLaw — UK directory of law companies.
Law4today — online legal advice for individuals and companies.
www.law4today.comLaw Society of England & Wales — the regulatory and representative body for 116,000 solicitors in England and Wales.
www.lawsociety.org.ukLawyer Locator — searchable list of law firms.
www.lawyerlocator.co.ukLawyers For Your Business Scheme — a scheme, run by The Law Society, in which solicitors who are members offer half an hour’s free basic legal consultation for businesses on a particular issue.
www.lawsociety.org.ukLegal Pulse — offers basic legal advice.
www.legalpulse.comLegal Services Shop — offers written and telephone advice on basic business law.
www.legalservicesshop.comNational Solicitors’ Network — can help you find the right solicitor for your business.
Copyright
Duly Noted — quick and convenient online copyright registration and backup service providing protection for creative work and their authors.
www.dulynoted.co.ukUK Copyright Service – registers original works by artists, musicians, designers, software providers, authors as well as many other organisations and individuals.
www.copyrightservice.co.ukPatents and IP
Chartered Institute of Patnet Agents (CIPA) — the professional and examining body for patent agents (also known as patent attorneys).
www.cipa.org.ukInstitute of Patentees and Inventors — offers members advice and
guidance on all aspects of inventing.
www.invent.org.uk