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The UK’s trade mark registry (where you register your trade marks) was 150 years old on 1 January 2026.
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure changed on 1 January 2026
Comprehensive enforcement report shows criminal activity disrupted and consumers protected
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is increasing fees for patents, trade marks and designs from 1 April 2026, subject to parliamentary approval .
Safety warning as more than 3,600 illegal parts seized by officials in South Gloucestershire self-storage raid.
New Intellectual Property Office campaign warns buyers of major health and safety risks.
The Intellectual Property Office CEO has welcomed the new minister.
The new One IPO patents service will be launching soon. There are five things you must do now to get ready for the launch of the new service.
This will help to improve the national IP Crime intelligence picture and help police focus their resources where they’re needed most.
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) have agreed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Businesses and stakeholders invited to respond by 7 October 2025.
The UK has become the latest signatory to the Riyadh Design Law Treaty (RDLT).
Up to 500 small or medium-sized companies could benefit from new reviews involving approved experts giving tailored advice to teams on risks they face.
New guidance for trade mark applicants following Supreme Court judgment in the case of SkyKick UK Ltd and another v Sky Ltd and others.
Pet owners urged to be wary of dangerous fake treatments discovered on e-commerce sites.
Today’s launch is part of the UK Intellectual Property Office’s major digital transformation.
Government confirms UK+ exhaustion of rights regime.
Changes will bring greater consistency and simplicity for trade mark and design customers.
The Scottish Anti-Illicit Trade Group (SAITG) has relaunched this month, with the aim of combating counterfeiting and intellectual property crime in Scotland.
Iconic Taskmaster bathtub transformed by seven-year-old inventor in national competition.
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