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A bear of very little copyright: Winnie-the-Pooh's journey into the public domain  

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Teddy bear sat on the floor of a forest with its back to the camera

I’ve always been a big fan of World Book Day. As an avid reader, I have many fond memories of heading into school dressed as my favourite characters, and while I'm not donning a costume this year, I am thinking about the IP in some of my favourite children's books

All is Fair in Love and IP Rights 

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A white background with red hanging origami love hearts

Love, innovation, and creativity have always gone hand in hand. From patented heart-shaped jewellery to chocolate brands protected with trade marks, romance has long inspired inventors and creators across the UK. Whilst you are busy planning the perfect gift, intellectual property (IP) is quietly playing cupid behind the scenes. 

Dame Carol Robinson – pioneering mass spectrometry in biomedical research

British chemist, Professor Dame Carol Robinson (DBE FRS FMedSci).

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.

Around the world with our IP Attaché network

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IPO Overseas

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.