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Dragons' Den Series 17
The Dragons are back! Stayed tuned this series for single, double and triple investments as new allegiances are forged within the Dragon line-up.
Blog post
Going places...how London’s IP is underground
TFL transports 10 million commuters every day. IP contributes to a narrative of innovation that characterises the underground and the organisation. Read more in the latest IPO blog.
Corporate report
IPO annual report and accounts 2018 to 2019
Information on expenditure and performance of the Intellectual Property Office, 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019
Guidance
IP and Brexit: the facts
Facts on the future of intellectual property laws following the decision that the UK will leave the EU.
News story
Warning: misleading invoices – don’t be fooled
We are aware customers have received unsolicited invitations from companies offering services to help them protect their IP in return for a fee.
Collection
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.
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What the Intellectual Property Office does
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.
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South Wales
NP10 8QQ
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Intellectual Property Office
Concept House
Cardiff Road
Newport
South Wales
NP10 8QQ
United Kingdom
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Cardiff Road
Newport
South Wales
NP10 8QQ
United Kingdom
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