IPO attaché in the EU
The below provides guidance and helpful information on the IPO's attaché based in the European Union (EU)
Introduction
The attaché in the EU is Adin Samson.
How I can help
I work to support the IPO’s engagement with the EU Institutions, European Patent Organisation, and European countries. This includes reinforcing cooperation between the UK and the EU and European countries on IP matters such as global treaties, approaches to IP enforcement domestically and globally, and emerging tech issues such as the metaverse and AI. I also support the implementation of the Intellectual Property Title of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement. I track EU and European legislative and policy developments and explains UK developments to enhance cooperation.
How I can be contacted
Email askinternational@ipo.gov.uk and I will respond to your query within 10 working days.
Career History
Prior to joining the IPO in November 2022, I worked as the Counter-Terrorism and Security attaché at the UK Mission to the EU and formerly at the UK Permanent Representation to the EU in Brussels, covering a range of issues on counter-terrorism, law enforcement, and police cooperation. Prior to joining the UK government I worked as a Public Affairs Consultant in London, and as an External Expert Consultant to the European Commission. I hold an MA (Cantab) in Law from the University of Cambridge and an MA in EU International Relations and Diplomacy from the College of Europe.