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IP and BREXIT: The facts
Facts on the future of intellectual property laws following the decision that the UK will leave the EU.
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Process for applying to register a trade mark
To help our customers better understand how to apply for a trade mark, we've developed a trade mark timeline.
IP for business: events, guidance, tools and case studies
A collection of intellectual property events, guidance, tools and case studies to help you create value from your ideas.
Apply to register a trade mark
As part of our ongoing work to improve our digital services, we are implementing changes to the Apply to register a trade mark service.
Domain name scam
Information about the latest domain name scam and what you should do if you receive a phone call.
Apprenticeships advertised at the IPO
The apprenticeships are training opportunities for anyone looking for a career in business administration, IT Operations or Finance.
Latest
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Intellectual Property training course: IP Master Class
- updated
- Guidance
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Trade marks and designs: hearing diaries
- updated
- Notice
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IPO events calendar
- updated
- Promotional material
What we do
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright.
IPO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, supported by 1 public body.
Documents
Our announcements
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China IP Roadshow 2017
- News story
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IP and BREXIT: The facts
- News story
Our consultations
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Proposed changes to statutory patents fees
- Closed consultation
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Section 73 Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988
- Consultation outcome
Our publications
Our statistics
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Intellectual property fast facts 2017
- Official Statistics
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Facts and figures: patent, trade mark, design and hearing data: 2015
- Official Statistics
Our management
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Tim Moss
Chief Executive and Comptroller General, IPO
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Sean Dennehey
Deputy Chief Executive, IPO
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Mike Fishwick
Chief Technology Officer, IPO
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Neil Hartley
Finance Director, IPO
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Ros Lynch
Copyright and IP Enforcement Director, IPO
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Louise Smyth
Chief Operating Officer, IPO
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Bob Gilbert CBE
Non-executive board member, IPO
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Gary Austin
Non-executive board member, IPO
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Mandy Haberman
Non-executive board member, IPO
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Dr Andrew Mackintosh
Non-executive board member, IPO
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Iain Maclean
Non-executive board member, IPO
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Nora Nanayakkara
Non-executive board member, IPO
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Tim Suter
Non-executive board member, IPO
Contact IPO
General enquiry details
Concept House
Cardiff Road
Newport
South Wales
NP10 8QQ
Email enquiries@ipo.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 300 2000
Outside the UK: +44 (0)1633 814000
Fax: +44 (0)1633 817777
Textphone: 0300 0200 015
Telephone lines open: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, excluding bank holidays
Customer feedback
Customer Insight Unit
Intellectual Property Office
Concept House
Cardiff Road
Newport
South Wales
NP10 8QQ
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