The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the government agency responsible for developing Intellectual Property (IP) policy and legislation. In addition, the IPO administers systems for issuing patents, trade marks, registered designs and supplementary protection certificates. It also has a tribunal role in relation to disputes on issues covering those IP rights.
Why we are consulting
We are seeking views on a package of changes to improve services in support of the...More
The government is implementing the Beijing Treaty on audiovisual performances. We have reviewed the submissions submitted as part of our Call for Views and have set out possible options for implementation in this consultation. We are seeking your views on these options and evidence in support of your comments.
The consultation summarises the main provisions of the Treaty, provides an overview of evidence gathered as part of the Call for Views and sets out possible options for...More