Copyright

Copyright protects many types of creative works, such as music, books, drawings, paintings, computer software and films. Copyright protection is automatic once something has been created and usually lasts for the lifetime of the author plus a further 70 years.

How IP helped create the ultimate rock 'n' roll brand

Jason Pawlin, 29 January 2018 - Business, Copyright, Licensing, Trade marks

I was brought up in a music-loving household.

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.

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.

Music to my ears: Radio 1's 50th Anniversary

Gary Townley, 30 September 2017 - Copyright, Digital, Enforcement, Licensing

I think most people can remember the first record they bought.

IP and the school for success: The BRIT School

Dan Anthony, 28 September 2017 - Copyright, Innovation, Schools, Trade marks

The BRIT School for the Performing Arts and Technology is 25 years old. It’s grown up and made a name for itself.

Tips for protecting your IP in China

Helika Jurgenson, 8 September 2017 - Business, Copyright, Enforcement, International, Patents, Trade marks, Trade secrets

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has an IP attaché for China, Tom Duke, based in the British Embassy Beijing.

Summer destinations for creatives and inventives

Dan Anthony, 8 August 2017 - Business, Copyright, Innovation, Patents, Trade marks

Britain’s historical and geographical landscape is well known, so why not visit some of our IP beauty spots this summer?

Top 5 tips for protecting your intellectual property

Chris Smith, 27 July 2017 - Business, Copyright, Design, Patents, Trade marks

Common questions I get asked are; ‘How do I patent my name?’ or ‘How do I protect my idea?’.

The Sheffield Process – the evolution of intellectual property

Dan Anthony, 19 July 2017 - Business, Copyright, Design, Innovation, IP research, Patents, Trade marks

In February this year, aerospace giants Boeing announced plans to open its first manufacturing facility in Europe in Sheffield.

British IP Day 2017

Eddy Leviten, 4 July 2017 - Business, Copyright, Design, Innovation, Patents, Trade marks

We all love a sequel: Led Zeppelin II, Super Mario Bros, Aliens, The Empire Strikes Back and...British IP Day.