Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
United Utilities Water Limited
Lingley Mere Business Park
Warrington
WA5 3LP
Contact
Jennifer McIntyre
RegulatoryProcurementTeam@uuplc.co.uk
Telephone
+44 7867132949
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
National registration number
02366678
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.unitedutilities.com
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/43984
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Water
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
The Provision of Intellectual Property Services
Reference number
PRO004443
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79100000 - Legal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Intellectual Property Services:
- Manage patent and trademark portfolio – help us keep track of key events and maintain our portfolio of patents
- Renew existing patents and trademarks– ensuring that all patents and trademarks are renewed in a timely manner and no unplanned lapses occur
- Advise and assist in the filing and granting of new patents and trademarks (for example arranging local power of attorney as needed for global patents)
- Advise and defend patent or trademark infringements – ensure we are made aware of infringements and advise best course of action
- Act on our behalf where required with pre-agreed scope of activities where agent can act autonomously (for example renewals)
Domain Watching Services:
- Identify new domains, changes in status or expiration of existing domains
- Validate any new domains identified and the level of risk this poses to UU
- Advise in regards to next steps of investigation where a breach of infringement has been identified
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services
- 79121000 - Copyright consultancy services
- 79121100 - Software copyright consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The services required should cover a full range of IP portfolio management and support services, including in relation to patents, trademarks and domain watching services.
IP Services to include the following:
– Strategic input on IP management of UU’s portfolio of patents and trademarks
– Assist UU in maximising the use of granted patents
– Offer expert advice in valuing patents and potential IP opportunities
– Give expert advice to UU in securing effective protection of our brand, trademarks and existing patents
– Aid with the registration/prosecution of UU patents and trademarks
– Facilitate IP awareness training via workshops/online tools to educate and raise awareness of the importance of IP
– Provision of alerts relating to general changes to law and practice relevant to IP portfolio management
Domain Watching or Monitoring Services which will provide the service:
- To proactively warn, inform and help validate the registration on new domains or trademarks, changes in status or expiration of existing domains.
- The service should identify newly registered domain that are similar to those already owned by United Utilities, as an early warning of potential fraudulent activity and cybersquatting.
- Provide expert advice in regards to the level of risk infringements identified pose and recommend next steps and investigations
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 October 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
If you have experience in this area please could you provide at a minimum the following information and submit to the United Utilities Regulatory Procurement Team mailbox: RegulatoryProcurementTeam@uuplc.co.uk
• Company Name
• Contact details, including location telephone and e-mail address, main point of contact and position in Company
• A brief description of the Company
• What services are currently provided
• A Brief description of the companies Intelligence and insight in IP ownership and performance around Innovation.
Closing Date for responses : 2/04/2021