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Appointments confirmed for new IPO Chair and Non-Executive Directors.
30 September 2021 deadline for customers filing a UK right and claiming an earlier filing date for EU trade marks and design applications.
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Protecting your trade marks, patents, designs and copyright abroad.
Coronavirus advice for rights applicants
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The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) continues to support any customers affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.
One IPO Transformation: stepping up a gear
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Our One IPO Transformation project launched in April 2021. Here are the updates for our transformation activity since then.
London office closed
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Customer filing services suspended until further notice.
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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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Cardiff Road
Newport
South Wales
NP10 8QQ
United Kingdom
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0300 300 2000
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+44 (0)1633 814000
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0300 0200 015
Telephone lines open: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, excluding bank holidays.
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Intellectual Property Office
Concept House
Cardiff Road
Newport
South Wales
NP10 8QQ
United Kingdom
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Newport
South Wales
NP10 8QQ
United Kingdom
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