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From Intellectual Property Office (IPO)
  • UK-China IP Symposium to help boost innovation and growth

    The UK government today (7 May 2014) announced the second UK-China Intellectual Property Symposium will take place on 1 September 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Patent, trade mark and design litigation: groundless threats

    The Law Commision has published a report with recommendations to government following consultation in April 2013.

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  • Intellectual Property Office research priorities 2014/2015

    New research priorities announced to examine impact of intellectual property infringement and effectiveness of education and sanctions.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Northern Ireland businesses to get greater IP support

    New support tools will help Northern Ireland businesses identify, protect and grow their intellectual property assets.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government ensures minimum standards for all collecting societies

    New regulations for collecting societies will offer greater clarity for people using copyrighted works in their business.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Secondary legislation for the regulation of collecting societies

    The Copyright (Regulation of Relevant Licensing Bodies) Regulations 2014 came into force on 6 April 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • IP connect newsletter: April 2014

    This monthly newsletter is designed to keep you in touch with policy based activity and news at the Intellectual Property Office.

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  • Ministerial speech to CILIP copyright conference

    Lord Younger, Minister for Intellectual Property, speaks about the latest developments in copyright legislation and licensing

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK knowledge investment continues to grow

    New figures published today (31 March 2014) show that UK business is building success through knowledge and creative assets.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government takes important step towards modernising copyright

    Changes updating UK copyright law for the digital age progress as government publish final exceptions to copyright regulations.

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  • Changes to copyright law: government response to technical review

    Early draft of regulations for technical review published as part of engagement and consultation in developing changes to copyright law.

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  • Fast track opposition

    The first substantive fast track decision has been issued by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO).

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  • Government funding boost for innovative businesses

    Nine projects have been awarded £660,000 from the Intellectual Property Office to take their innovative ideas into the marketplace.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New cooperation arrangement signed with European Patent Office

    Boost for businesses and inventors as UK signs new working arrangement with European Patent Office.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New service to understand online copyright laws

    Guidance to help people better understand copyright law and their legal rights when posting photos online published today (3 March 2014).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • European agreement set to boost UK’s creative industries

    Online music services and the UK’s thriving creative sector will be able to trade more easily across Europe from today (20 February 2014).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Scottish businesses to get greater intellectual property support

    Businesses in Scotland get greater intellectual property support with the launch of IP for Business from the Intellectual Property Office.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • IP connect newsletter: February 2014

    This monthly newsletter is designed to keep you in touch with policy based activity and news at the Intellectual Property Office.

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  • Music Inc. takes centre stage at London Edition launch

    Music Inc, a brand new, free app which allows gamers to take on the role of managing an aspiring musician launched today (5 February 2014).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dragons' Den entrepreneurs boost UK's innovation

    Intellectual Property Minister Lord Younger has called on aspiring inventors to make sure they know their intellectual property rights.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government