Intellectual Property Rights

How much does it cost to protect intellectual property rights?

Does anyone have any idea of the rough cost of protecting something through intellectual property rights. What I have basically is a manual and a spreadsheet with some complex formulas on.

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1. Hi
   
   For a design it costs £60.00
   
   Invention £360.00+
   
   For IT and fabric check Patent Office web site.
   
   Web search Patent Office will find it.
   
   It is however advisable to go to a patent specialist to make sure there are no loop holes.
   
   There is allways some wise guy wanting to take you Intellectual Property, also take insurance in case of legal action
2. Copyright is automatic, you don't have to apply. So it its just text or symbols all you have to do is establish that it is in fact your (post in to yourself -twice- by recorded delivery and keep as proof). If you want to protect the way it looks you would need to register the design. Best contact a chartered patent agent (I know a good one who is economical)