ARB Covers designs bespoke quilted covers for professional audio equipment, recording studios and high-end hi-fi systems. What started as a personal need has grown into a specialist business built on innovation, quality and intellectual property.
We spoke to industrial designer and founder Katie Michaels about how intellectual property has supported the development of Moti Me, a children’s physiotherapy device, helping her protect the product’s innovation, design and brand as the business grows and reaches more families.
We spoke to CEO and founder David Sikharulidze of Mavis Technology about the role intellectual property (IP) has played in protecting his innovation while also building a strong brand that people can recognise and trust.
This month, the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has launched ‘Second Hand, Not Second Best’ a campaign highlighting the benefits of shopping second hand, and why choosing pre-loved goods offers an affordable and sustainable alternative to buying fakes.
As newly appointed President of the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA), we were delighted when Daniel Hardman-Smart accepted our invitation to be one of our guest bloggers. In his blog, Daniel talks about the UK as a leading environment for intellectual property, particularly in relation to trade marks, and what this means in practice for businesses looking to protect and grow their brands.
In January 2026, the IPO marked 150 years of the UK trade mark registry, the system that protects the names, logos and brands we see every day. From the first registered trade mark to more than 2.5 million today, it’s a story shaped by the marks people remember most. To mark the milestone, we asked …
From the Olympic rings to official mascots and merchandise, trade marks and licensing play a critical role in protecting the Olympic and Paralympic brand. Drawing on first‑hand experience at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, this blog explores how IP underpins one of the world’s most valuable global brands and what businesses can learn from …
INTA CEO Etienne Sanz de Acedo talks about the importance of global collaboration on IP matters and why IP professionals should gather in London next month for the INTA 2026 Annual Meeting.
With the new IPO digital patents service due to launch soon, we want to make sure that your transition to the new live service goes as smoothly as possible. Here are our top ten tips for using the service.
Counterfeit ink and toner cartridges can be poor quality and can cause serious problems, especially for small businesses.
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