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UK government to improve protection for businesses against groundless IP threats
The UK government will improve protection to make sure businesses are not exposed to unnecessary and baseless accusations.
Intellectual
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Office
IP Health Check - new enforcement module
The IPO has launched a new enforcement module as part of its popular IP Health Check.
Warning: misleading invoices
Be aware of misleading invoices offering services to help protect your IP rights in return for a fee.
Intellectual Property for business
The IPO's IP for business tools and guidance can help you create value from your ideas, turning inspiration into sustainable business success.
Copyright notice: knitting and sewing patterns
This notice is aimed at individuals and small businesses who may wish to use or create knitting, sewing and related patterns.
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IPO events calendar
- updated 26 February 2015
- Promotional material
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UK government to improve protection for businesses against groundless IP threats
- published 26 February 2015
- Press release
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Opinions manual
- updated 26 February 2015
- Guidance
What we do
We’re the official 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, Innovation & Skills.
Documents
Our announcements
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UK government to improve protection for businesses against groundless IP threats
- 26 February 2015
- Press release
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Campaign cracks down on toxic fake alcohol
- 16 February 2015
- Press release
Our consultations
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Transitional provisions for the repeal of section 52 of the CDPA
- 18 February 2015
- Consultation outcome
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Rules governing appeals relating to design decisions of the IPO
- 10 February 2015
- Consultation outcome
Our publications
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IPO events calendar
- 26 February 2015
- Promotional material
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Opinions manual
- 26 February 2015
- Guidance
Our statistics
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Facts and figures
- 9 June 2014
- Statistics
Our ministers
Our management
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John Alty
Chief Executive and Comptroller General, IPO
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Sean Dennehey
Deputy Chief Executive, IPO
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Dave King
Finance Director, IPO
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Louise Smyth
Chief Operating Officer, IPO; People, Places & Services Director, IPO
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Neil Feinson
International Policy Director, IPO
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Ros Lynch
Copyright and IP Enforcement Director, IPO
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Rosa Wilkinson
Innovation Director, IPO
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Bob Gilbert
Non-executive board member, IPO
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Gary Austin
Non-executive board member, IPO
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Ralph Ecclestone
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 contact details
Concept House
Cardiff Road
Newport
South Wales
NP10 8QQ
Email information@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
Informatics
Informatics Unit
Intellectual Property Office
Concept House
Cardiff Road
Newport
South Wales
NP10 8QQ
Email informatics@ipo.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 300 2000
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