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UK overseas intellectual property attaché network

Help and advice is available through our IP liaison officers (attachés).

From:
Intellectual Property Office
Published
8 December 2025

Also referred to as Intellectual Property (IP) attachés, the IP liaison officers work with local UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT), Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) leads to provide support for UK businesses seeking advice on local IP matters.

They also:

  • raise awareness of IP through business outreach. This includes briefing business delegations, joint webinars with DBT and local trade associations

  • liaise with host governments and stakeholders about local and international IP frameworks / environment

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Published 8 December 2025
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