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Responding to the challenge
Our latest innovation and growth report does an excellent job capturing the breadth of the work of the Intellectual Property Office (IPO).
Going places...how London’s IP is underground
One hundred years ago a design classic was created. The image is so iconic and trusted that it has become easier to identify than a flag.
New Designers 2019: Paving the way for entrepreneurs
We answer some of the most asked questions at New Designers 2019 and share the common pitfalls people encounter when applying to register a design.
Can you help? Views wanted on the IP enforcement framework
As part of the government's IP enforcement framework review, the IPO are setting up a working group to capture people's experiences of using the framework to protect their IP.
New IPO podcast: Born to License
Did you know, the brand licensing industry was worth $280.3 billion in 2018? David Born, owner of licensing agency Born Licensing and star of our most recent podcast talks to us about working in the industry.
Escape your limits for British IP Day 2019
Today marks the fourth annual British IP Day. A chance to recognise and celebrate the huge contribution that intellectual property (IP) makes to the UK, culturally and economically.
The Game is On! Copyright and creativity with Sherlock Holmes
Our latest educational resource in partnership with Copyright User, puts copyright and creativity under the magnifying glass of the great detective, Sherlock Holmes.
Copyright and GDPR for photographers
I’m always amazed at how a moment can be captured so perfectly, displaying every emotion and eternalising them.
The joys and inventions of a new home
Becoming a homeowner can be a stressful time. Thankfully IP is there to help! From coffee machines to duster gloves, we look at some of the inventions that make life a little easier.
Mental health awareness at the IPO
For Mental Health Awareness Week, one of our Mental Health Advocates shares some top tips for self-care and what the IPO are doing to aid staff wellbeing.
The sound of silence
Emma's mum goes to all her gigs but has never heard her sing. Read Emma's story for Deaf Awareness Week and learn why the visual voice is so important.