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Intellectual property education recources

The IPO has developed tools, guidance and teaching resources for primary, secondary, further and higher education, researchers and university management.

• From: Intellectual Property Office
• Published: 6 October 2016
• Last updated: 13 July 2026 — See all updates

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Intellectual Property teacher and education resources

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Curriculum-linked education resources for primary, secondary and higher education, helping students understand intellectual property (IP), why it matters, and how it can support their studies and future careers.

From downloading music and sharing content online to citing sources in academic work, intellectual property plays an important part in everyday life. Developing an understanding of IP helps young people make informed choices, respect creativity and innovation, and protect their own ideas.

Explore a range of IPO education resources, including:

• IP Tutor and IP Tutor Plus
• IP for Research
• Lambert Toolkit
• The Knowledge Asset Management (KAM) Hub
• Case studies
• Future Innovators Toolkit (FIT)
• Think Kit

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The new UK National Security and Investment Act (NSI) 2021 comes fully into effect from 4 January 2022. Businesses and investors must check the guidance to understand what types of acquisitions are covered by the new rules. Guidance is available for education and research institutions, businesses and investors to understand the scope of the NSI Act and how to prepare for the new rules.

Published 6 October 2016

Last updated 13 July 2026 — Show all updates

1. 13 July 2026

   Details of 'Knowledge Asset Management' (KAM) Hub added to IP education guidance.

2. 9 November 2022

   New paragraph on the launch of the education framework. Updated list of education resources for compulsory education and revised weblinks.

3. 5 January 2022

   New text has been added to inform our users of the new UK National Security and Investment Act 2021 that comes into effect fully from 4 January 2022. Businesses and investors should check the guidance to understand what types of acquisitions are covered by the new rules.

4. 10 July 2019

   The e-learning tools for IP Tutor, IP Tutor Plus and IP Research updated.

5. 9 January 2018

   IP in Education pages updated.

6. 28 September 2017

   Information added on IP Tutor Plus.

7. 26 September 2017

   IP for Research links added.

8. 6 October 2016

   First published.