The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the government agency responsible for developing Intellectual Property (IP) policy and legislation. The IPO also administers systems for issuing patents, trade marks and registered designs.
The government’s ambition is for the IPO to be the best IP...More
Wallace Gromit’s Cracking Ideas aims to inspire your children to be creative and inventive, whether you’re in a classroom, a club or at home!
Designed with the help of Aardman, whose invention-loving duo Wallace & Gromit feature in the learning materials, Cracking Ideas provides...More
We are seeking your views on three user group proposals to harmonise patent rules on grace period, prior user rights and conflicting applications. Please ensure you have read at least the Summary Document before you complete the survey.
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The IPO publishes annual statistics relating to the applications and registrations of intellectual property rights in the UK, covering a calendar year.
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An effective intellectual property (IP) system is vital to the government’s ambition for the UK to be the best place in the world to innovate. Great design helps UK products stand out, demonstrate quality, and find consumers in a competitive global marketplace.
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The IPO currently publishes monthly statistics relating to the latest two years of monthly data for patents, trade marks, and designs, based on IPO administrative data
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