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Protecting your R&D
Staying ahead of the competition and innovating are key elements to the success of any business.
Universities
Having a good understanding of IP will help prepare students for their future careers, giving them skills that are needed to run their own businesses or work in a variety of fields after graduating. The IPO provides materials for university lecturers and students. We work with knowledge transfer offices to help universities work with businesses to develop early ideas and research into marketable products.
International Women’s Day: The mothers of invention
The term ‘scientist’ was coined by William Whewell in 1834 in a review of an academic paper called ‘On the Connexion of the Physical Sciences’.
New Designers: a visit by an old(er) designer
New Designers is an annual event held in London, in fact this year the event celebrated 30 years.
Baroness Neville-Rolfe: Creating IP Savvy Graduates
As Minister for Intellectual Property I am clear that future generations should understand the ins and outs of intellectual property (IP). We have fast become a knowledge based economy.
Visionary IP partnerships
Joint patents are usually greeted by a sharp intake of breath. Lawyers warn of future conflict. Corporates fear loss of control. Others are more relaxed.
A tutor for your future
It’s been a year since I began considering how to increase awareness and knowledge of Intellectual Property (IP) in Universities.
StudentshIP Enterprise Awards: finalists announced
The IPO has a history of university engagement and support. From helping universities utilise their IP, to embedding IP into academic and professional standards.
Celebrating success – 2013 Fast Forward Competition winners one year later
The UK is often named as a world leader in innovation, with our place in respected league tables evidence of our success.
Helping students realise the potential of their IP
We need your help to name a new online learning tool designed to boost knowledge of IP among students and lecturers in universities.
Collaborate to innovate - our research needs you!
Today’s blog focuses on a peer review of the findings of a major piece of research collaboration with the Big Innovation Centre (BIC).