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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and Minister for Intellectual Property
  • Government committed to tackling IP crime

    Clothing, tobacco and alcohol, are the most common counterfeited items in the UK according to a new report.

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

  • New exceptions to copyright reflect digital age

    Reforms to copyright law come into force bringing estimated benefits of at least £250 million to the UK economy over the next 10 years.

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

  • New Act strengthens intellectual property rights for UK businesses

    The new Intellectual Property Act receives Royal Assent (14 May 2014).

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

  • Progress of the exceptions to copyright regulations

    Intellectual Property Minister Lord Younger has issued a statement on the exceptions to copyright regulations.

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 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

  • Cross-government copyright deal to save money as part of long-term economic plan

    Savings of £1 million a year - a 65% reduction - by negotiating a new single deal for copyright licensing.

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

  • 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

  • Second reading for Intellectual Property Bill

    The Intellectual Property Bill was given its second reading in the House of Commons, having completed its Lords stages last year.

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

  • New global patent pilot will save businesses time and money

    The new pilot for the Global Patent Prosecution Highway will see patents handled more quickly across global markets.

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