Concrete Canvas: turning an idea into a global business
We talked to Welsh innovators, Concrete Canvas, about how their business has benefited from IP protection in the face of attempts to infringe on their products.
Kelsey is a Senior Outreach and Engagement Advisor for IP Enforcement at the UK IPO. She works with industry partners to develop consumer campaigns that raise awareness and understanding of IP crime and infringement, and the risks surrounding it.
We talked to Welsh innovators, Concrete Canvas, about how their business has benefited from IP protection in the face of attempts to infringe on their products.
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.
Counterfeit ink and toner cartridges can be poor quality and can cause serious problems, especially for small businesses.
Going viral is every entrepreneur’s dream… until it isn’t. Just ask My Salah Mat founder Kamal Ali, the world’s first interactive prayer mat for children.
Bonfire Night is one of our favourite autumn traditions. But as dazzling as they are, safety is key - and Intellectual property (IP) is at the forefront of this. In this blog, we share the IP that helps make fireworks night both dazzling and safe, and our top tips to make sure you know what …
Record Store Day is held every year in April and honours the special role independent record shops hold in their local communities. In the UK, over 270 stores participate in every corner of the country. The IPO is supporting Record Store Day by encouraging you to buy your vinyl from reputable retailers to avoid being …
The IPO has collaborated with a range of enforcement partners to help consumers stay safe when shopping and to avoid counterfeit products. With prices dropping across retail and Christmas around the corner, Black Friday and Cyber Monday can be irresistible. Find out how you could be targeted by online traders selling counterfeit goods.
A blog on the work of the Intellectual Property Office (IPO). Contributors are IPO staff and invited industry experts from the world of IP.
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