World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) - IP Assistance

WIPO has published several guides to assist small and medium-sixed enterprises with intellectual property matters.  A patent guide is available called "Inventing the Future: An Introduction to Patents for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises" which details how patents can be used to further strategic business goals.   Other publications currently available are "Making a Mark: An Introduction to Trademarks for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises" and "Looking Good:  An Introduction to Industrial Designs for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises".  Other related publications are available.  For more information on these and other publications, visit the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Division (SME) of the WIPO web site.