New Inventions and Patents

 If you have an idea for a new product or invention, please download our Guide to Getting Started with your New Idea which includes information on :

• Protecting Your Idea (patents, copyright etc)
• Conducting a Patent Search
• Taking out a Patent
• Patent Office & Agents
• Commercialisation of ideas
• Useful contact names and websites

Westmeath CEB deliver training courses also on New Product Development and Patents.

Feasibility Study / Innovation grants are also available from Westmeath County Enterprise Board to assist you with Market Reserach, Prototype Development, Patent Costs, Consultancy Costs and Research expenses.  (All subject to criteria and available funding)

Westmeath CEB also has a panel of specialised Mentors that are available to assist you with the development of your idea. If you are interesting in meeting with a mentor, please contact a Business Advisor in the Enterprise Board who will advise you further. 

Further information is available from Enterprise Ireland who may be able to assist you develop international markets for your new product.  A factsheet on their services is available to download here.