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From quill to click: the IP history of how we write 

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From quill to click: the IP history of how we write 

Did you know that the pen sitting on your desk contains centuries of IP and innovation? While jotting down notes or signing documents, you're wielding a product of remarkable technological evolution.

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Creative writing: A new chapter

Posted by: Kristian Crowshaw, Posted on: 9 July 2020 - Categories: Copyright
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I love reading. It allows our imaginations to run wild and provides a sense of escapism from everyday life, which is so important in these uncertain times. It also helps us switch off from our mobile phones, TVs and dare …

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IT apprenticeships at the IPO

Posted by: Paula Davy, Posted on: 15 June 2020 - Categories: IPO, Recruitment
green chalkboard with the words APPRENTICESHIP SKILLS FOR LIFE written on it in white.

Want to know what an apprenticeship at the IPO is like? Two IT apprentices share their experiences as well as providing details on our latest apprenticeship vacancies.

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World Oceans Day 2020: how underwater IP can save our seas

Posted by: Dan Anthony, Posted on: 8 June 2020 - Categories: Environment, Innovation, Patents, Trade marks, Universities
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On World Oceans Day, we look at how ARC Marine are saving our seas with their patented Reef Cubes, providing an environmentally friendly habitat for sea life.

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World Environment Day – sustainability begins at home

Posted by: Karen Johnson, Posted on: 3 June 2020 - Categories: Environment, Innovation, IPO
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For World Environment Day, we explore some of the IPO initiatives set-up to help the environment from composting to cycling, and what's next on our green journey.

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2020: Supporting our people

Posted by: Rebecca Trussell, Posted on: 18 May 2020 - Categories: Digital, Innovation, IPO
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For Mental Health Awareness week (18 - 24 May), we explore some of the IPO initiatives to promote well-being and how these have adapted during the Covid-19 crisis.

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IP - facing a different kind of global challenge

Posted by: Tim Moss, Posted on: 24 April 2020 - Categories: Business, Copyright, Enforcement, Innovation, IPO, Patents
World Intellectual Property Day

Sunday 26 April is World IP Day, when the IPO celebrates intellectual property, or IP.

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How can Artificial Intelligence improve customer experience at the IPO?

Posted by: Graham Rivers-Brown, Posted on: 17 April 2020 - Categories: Business, Digital, Innovation, Trade marks, User research
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Following customer feedback, the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has developed a new tool that could help improve your chances of registering a trade mark.

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IP is in the air

Posted by: Laurien Webb, Posted on: 13 February 2020 - Categories: Copyright, Design, Patents
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Struggling to think of the perfect gift for that special someone this Valentine's Day? We're getting romantic in this week's blog as we explore some of the Valentine's related innovations.

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Inclusion and diversity at the IPO

Posted by: Dominic Houlihan, Posted on: 29 January 2020 - Categories: IPO

As the IPO publish our second Inclusion and Diversity report, Head of HR Dominic Houlihan, discusses some of our achievements in 2018-19 and our future plans.

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Get your IP in shape

Posted by: Kristian Crowshaw, Posted on: 23 January 2020 - Categories: Design, Trade marks
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Getting fit this January? Don't forget to work on your IP assets too! We step inside the gym and explore the significance of brands in the sportswear industry.

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