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Today, IPO outlines the details of its ‘One IPO’ Transformation - a five-year programme to transform IP services and enhance the value IPO adds to the UK economy.
Following the disruption caused by Coronavirus and the limited access to IPO buildings, there are currently some alterations to the services we provide.
Following government advice on coronavirus, we have limited access to IPO buildings. We have strong plans in place to maintain services for customers.
To help IPO customers, temporary fee changes were in place from 30 July to 31 March 2021.
The Intellectual Property Office is recruiting 10 associate patent examiners plus reserves, closing date for applications is 19 April 2021.
The IPO has received 92 responses on the call for views for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property (IP).
The new service can help search for the goods and services needed when applying to register a UK trade mark.
Service back online following maintenance work
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) continues to support any customers affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.
From today you will see some improvements to the online trade mark application form.
Following the disruption caused by Coronavirus and limited access to IPO buildings, there are currently some alterations to the patent services we provide.
The Intellectual Property Office's Cracking Ideas Competition launched in October 2019. It was open to schools and young people aged 5 - 11.
Customer filing services suspended until further notice.
Search service unavailable from 6 January 2021.
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure changed on 1 January 2021.
IPO internal and external services for trade marks, designs and patents disrupted.
AI and machine learning are enabling. They are already transforming the global economy. We want your views on the implications for IP.
The new service will help individuals and businesses improve their chances of successfully registering a trade mark using the power of AI.
A statement from the IPO Board and their approach to inclusivity during National Inclusion Week
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