The IPO provides support and information for businesses planning to export to key overseas markets. We also work to make sure that the international IP system is right for UK businesses.
There's something magical about watching your children's imagination come alive through LEGO, and there's a fascinating story behind these beloved bricks. From a small Danish woodworking shop to a global brand, intellectual property has played a crucial role in protecting their innovation along the way.
Delve into the “Neitherworld” (the spooky ghost-filled domain from Beetlejuice) to learn about the role intellectual property (IP) has played in expanding the Beetlejuice universe.
British chemist, Professor Dame Carol Robinson (DBE FRS FMedSci) has received the honour of being the first British person to be presented with the European Patent Office (EPO) Lifetime Achievement Award at the European Inventor Awards in Malta.
Recently we have introduced you to the different members of the IPO’s Intellectual Property Attaché Network. These IP experts help UK businesses to trade in international markets. Our team also works with other governments and international organisations to support UK objectives overseas.
This year Disney is celebrating its 100th anniversary but did you know that the original version of one of Disney’s most iconic and popular characters, Mickey Mouse, has recently been released from its copyright worldwide?
This year marks 10 years of the IPO’s attaché network in Southeast Asia (SE Asia). We spoke to Rachael Wood, IPO Senior Advisor for Business and International Policy in SE Asia, to learn how the team has been supporting UK businesses trading in the region since our SE Asia IP relationship began.
Ben Llewellyn-Jones has recently joined the team as Director of Business and International Policy at the Intellectual Property Office (IPO). Hear what he has to say about his new role in the latest of our ‘Meet the IPO Board’ series.
The IPO is part of an international taskforce set up by the USPTO to improve the representation of women in IP. Nicola Smith, our Diversity and Inclusion Cultural Advisor, told us about her recent visit to join taskforce members.
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