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Mental health awareness at the IPO
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.
World IP Day 2019: taking sport stateside
Today is World IP Day! This year’s theme ‘Reach for Gold’ celebrates a global industry that is now a multi-billion dollar commerce – sports!
IP renewals: practical tips for IP owners
Did you know, you have to renew your IP rights to keep them in force? Guest author Peter Rouse has some top tips for managing renewals.
An eye for detail: examining designs at the IPO
Ever wondered what it's like to be a Designs Examiner at the IPO? We talk to Rachel Hancocks about her role in this week's blog.
Hats off to IP: Cheltenham Festival Ladies Day
We take a look at the history of hats, from the functional and practical, to the weird and wonderful and explore the IP underneath.
International Women's Day 2019: female examiners at the IPO
As part of a series of blogs for International Women's Day, we talk to Toni Williams about her role as a Trade Mark Examiner at the IPO.
World Book Day 2019: The British Library talk copyright
The annual celebration of World Book Day always makes me think of copyright. Concepts of copyright can be traced back to ancient Greek culture, ancient Jewish law and ancient Roman law.
London Fashion Week: a catwalk of British IP
As designers showcase their work at London Fashion Week, we look at the UK's contribution to the fashion and design industry.
'We value your feedback'. No really, we do!
Want to help shape the IPO's services? Find out why user research is so important to us at the IPO.
The best thing since sliced bread
Innovation is everywhere, and no more so than in our kitchens. We take a look at the different gadgets and gizmos that help make life a little easier.