The man who invented invention
As integral as Joseph Bazalgette was to London's sewer network, Bennet Woodcroft was to the UK patent system. Read how Woodcroft's 'underground' innovation helped shape the Patent Office of today.
The value of IP crime
What does Sherlock Holmes have in common with the IPO's counterfeit goods report? Our blog explores the connection between crime fiction and real IP crime.
Oh come let us adore...Christmas patents
We're spreading some Christmas cheer by sharing a selection of our favourite, weird and wonderful Christmas patents.
Getting over the fear of copyright in photoshoots
Interior Stylist Emma Morton-Turner feared copyright in photoshoots. That was before she interviewed The IPO's Margaret Haig, who explained how copyright applies to the industry and answered some of the top questions.
Ignition Beer – how IP sparked a social enterprise
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Dan Anthony, Posted on:
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Business, Inclusion and diversity, Innovation, Trade marks
How does a social enterprise like Ignition Beer set themselves apart from other brands? We explore the ethos behind the business and how their trade mark has become a symbol for their unconventional journey.
Black History Month 2020 at The IPO
As Black History Month draws to a close, we take a look at how the IPO has marked the date with our internal and external activities.
Introducing the trade mark pre-apply service
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Simeon Bowen, Posted on:
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Categories:
AI, Digital, Innovation, Trade marks, User research
As we launch our new trade mark pre-apply tool, a member of the IPO's transformation team explains how the service was developed and how AI can help applicants register a trade mark.
Business engagement goes virtual
As we all adapt to a 'new normal', our Business Engagement team share how they have continued helping businesses and individuals with their IP, through new and innovative ways.
AI and IP policy: views wanted
As we launch our call for views on artificial intelligence and intellectual property, IPO CEO Tim Moss talks about what the IPO have been doing in the AI policy space.
Sniffing out IP crime: The multi-billion pound dog
Counterfeit tobacco costs the UK economy billions each year. Thankfully, Stuart Phillips and his top dogs Scamp and Koko have a nose for detecting the illicit product and are closing in on the criminals who sell and distribute it.
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