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Worldwide brand Smiffys share how they enforce their intellectual property rights, helping lead the fight against counterfeit goods.
Intellectual Property Office (IPO) awarded ISO 9001 Quality certification for its UK trade mark application process.
China Attaché, Tom Duke, will be running a UK-wide intellectual property roadshow from 24 to 26 February 2016.
Watch our short animated video series explaining the different IP rights and how IP can benefit business.
‘Think Kit’ lesson plans to improve the next generation’s understanding of IP.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
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The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) recently filed a complaint with the ASA about misleading mail from the Patent and Trademark Institute.
The UK IPO is gathering stakeholder views on the European Commission’s consultation on the enforcement of intellectual property rights.
Baroness Neville-Rolfe talks about the power of brands at the Lewis Silkin Brand Academy.
The UK IPO today launched a five year strategy setting out government plans to boost British innovation and the UK’s creative sector.
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure is changing on 1 January 2016.
Proposed changes to Community Trade Mark Regulation and creation of new Trade Mark Directive approved.
UK IPO Chief Executive John Alty visits China from December 7 to 10 2015. Annual heads of office meetings are key for promoting and protecting IP across borders.
The Manual of Patent Practice is now available as an online version on GOV.UK.
Intellectual Property Office alerted to new UK patents and trade marks renewal scam.
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is holding an event on 27 November 2015, exploring trade marks in China, India, Turkey and South Africa.
Company scamming IPO customers found liable for trade mark infringement and passing off.
The UK Intellectual Property Office has appointed two non-executive directors to its Steering Board.
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