Business

All businesses will own IP. Most businesses will also use IP that doesn't belong to them. These blogs share experience of businesses in using IP and our work to help businesses understand IP better.

Fake free Newport

Dan Anthony, 8 December 2017 - Business, Enforcement

Christmas is a bonanza period for fraudsters and fakers.

Protecting your R&D

Gary Townley, 14 November 2017 - Business, Copyright, Design, Innovation, IP research, Licensing, Patents, Trade marks, Trade secrets, Universities

Staying ahead of the competition and innovating are key elements to the success of any business.

Orkney: how tidal energy is powered by minds

Dan Anthony, 24 October 2017 - Business, Innovation, Patents

Fans of archaeology will be familiar with the islands of Orkney.

Waste not, want not: putting counterfeits to good use

Dan Anthony, 18 October 2017 - Business, Copyright, Enforcement, Trade marks

How the fight against Intellectual Property crime is making fakes fair.

IP at the heart of innovation: our work 2016-2017

Tim Moss, 21 September 2017 - Business, Europe, Innovation

What has a Swedish scamster and a couple called Sarah and George got in common?

Patent renewals reach 100,000

Sarah Combstock, 14 September 2017 - Business, Europe, IPO, Patents

The IPO launched our online patent renewals service back in July 2014 as part of our commitment to deliver the best digital services for our customers.