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London Fashion Week: a catwalk of British IP
As designers showcase their work at London Fashion Week, we look at the UK’s contribution to the fashion and design industry.
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Numbering system for comparable UK trade marks
Information on the numbering system for comparable UK trade marks after the UK exits the EU.
Guidance
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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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.
News story
Trade marks: delays to notification emails
If you are applying for a trade mark, it may take longer than normal to receive your notification email.
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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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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
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.
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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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