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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
Our paper based fee bearing forms include payment details from today (1 October 2020).
The UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Julian Braithwaite, delivered this statement at the WIPO General Assemby on behalf of Group B countries.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure changed on 1 July 2020.
Customer satisfaction survey highlights for 2019-2020
The Intellectual Property Office is declaring 24 March 2020 and subsequent days until further notice to be interrupted days.
School children rise to the challenge to ‘make life better’ in nationwide invention competition.
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure changed on 1 May 2020.
This notice is intended for our external suppliers who provide goods or services to the IPO under commercial arrangements.
Temporary closure of Concept House
Information on trade marks, designs, patents, copyright, and exhaustion of IP rights during the transition period.
A blend of old and new, Bubblewrap Waffle recreates a traditional Chinese delicacy with a top-secret twist on the recipe.
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