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From Intellectual Property Office (IPO)
  • UK pioneer wins European Inventor Award for research

    Professor Christofer Toumazou wins the prestigious European Inventor Award 2014 for research.

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

  • Changes to copyright law

    The government is making a series of small but important changes to copyright law to make it better suited for the digital age.

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

  • New guidelines for the PPH between the UK and China

    On 1 July 2014 the IPO and with the State Intellectual Property Office of the People’s Republic of China will launch a PPH pilot program.

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  • Countries pledge to tackle multi-billion pound intellectual property crime

    A new coalition to tackle counterfeiting, copyright infringement and other intellectual property crime has been launched.

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

  • Stronger enforcement to tackle counterfeiting and piracy

    Partners in the international fight against IP crime collaborate at London summit to consider new approaches to protecting consumers and businesses.

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

  • 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