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From Intellectual Property Office (IPO)
  • International fake food raids bring record results

    An operation against international counterfeiting gangs has resulted in nearly 100 arrests and the seizure of fake food and drink.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government committed to tackling IP crime

    Clothing, tobacco and alcohol, are the most common counterfeited items in the UK according to a new report.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Intellectual Property: King of Shaves

    King of Shaves relies on a strong brand and patent-protected products to ensure they can compete with the big names in the shaving market.

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  • Intellectual Property: Chillipeeps®

    Discover how Chillipeeps® sought early advice and decided to protect their innovation using patents.

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  • Intellectual Property: Sashmate ®

    While working for the family business, Daniel Cheddie realised the need for a tool to help solo operators fit or repair double glazed windows.

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  • New exceptions to copyright reflect digital age

    Reforms to copyright law come into force bringing estimated benefits of at least £250 million to the UK economy over the next 10 years.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Act strengthens intellectual property rights for UK businesses

    The new Intellectual Property Act receives Royal Assent (14 May 2014).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Progress of the exceptions to copyright regulations

    Intellectual Property Minister Lord Younger has issued a statement on the exceptions to copyright regulations.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK-China IP Symposium to help boost innovation and growth

    The UK government today (7 May 2014) announced the second UK-China Intellectual Property Symposium will take place on 1 September 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Intellectual Property Office research priorities 2014/2015

    New research priorities announced to examine impact of intellectual property infringement and effectiveness of education and sanctions.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Northern Ireland businesses to get greater IP support

    New support tools will help Northern Ireland businesses identify, protect and grow their intellectual property assets.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government ensures minimum standards for all collecting societies

    New regulations for collecting societies will offer greater clarity for people using copyrighted works in their business.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Secondary legislation for the regulation of collecting societies

    The Copyright (Regulation of Relevant Licensing Bodies) Regulations 2014 came into force on 6 April 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ministerial speech to CILIP copyright conference

    Lord Younger, Minister for Intellectual Property, speaks about the latest developments in copyright legislation and licensing

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK knowledge investment continues to grow

    New figures published today (31 March 2014) show that UK business is building success through knowledge and creative assets.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government takes important step towards modernising copyright

    Changes updating UK copyright law for the digital age progress as government publish final exceptions to copyright regulations.

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  • Government funding boost for innovative businesses

    Nine projects have been awarded £660,000 from the Intellectual Property Office to take their innovative ideas into the marketplace.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New cooperation arrangement signed with European Patent Office

    Boost for businesses and inventors as UK signs new working arrangement with European Patent Office.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New service to understand online copyright laws

    Guidance to help people better understand copyright law and their legal rights when posting photos online published today (3 March 2014).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • European agreement set to boost UK’s creative industries

    Online music services and the UK’s thriving creative sector will be able to trade more easily across Europe from today (20 February 2014).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government