Why Global Collaboration on IP Matters
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.
Top ten tips for the launch of the IPO patent service
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.
Fake toner, real trouble: protect your printers from counterfeits
Counterfeit ink and toner cartridges can be poor quality and can cause serious problems, especially for small businesses.
What’s changing – paper forms
We’re continuing our work to modernise and simplify the way customers interact with the IPO. As part of this, we’re making a number of changes to our patent paper forms.
The enchanted land of IP
A favourite childhood story is being adapted for the screen, and it got me thinking about the intellectual property behind it. From copyright and licensing to trade marks, The Magic Faraway Tree shows how IP helps creative worlds travel from page to screen and across generations.
Celebrating 20 years of the Business & IP Centre
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Amy Miller and Catherine Davies, Posted on:
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Business, Copyright, Design, IPO, Patents, Trade marks
This year, the BIPC at the British Library is celebrating twenty years of supporting small businesses to start and grow. Together with Amy Miller, Business & IP Centre National Network Co-ordinator, we take a look at the work of the BIPC and how the BIPC network has grown during this time and the ongoing partnership …
Introducing the One IPO roadmap
Since we’ve started rolling out the One IPO service, we’ve had lots of requests for a clear roadmap of the updates and improvements that can be expected. This blog dives into the new roadmap.
What happens when your product goes viral? Lessons from My Salah Mat
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Kelsey Jones, Posted on:
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Business, Case studies, Copyright, Design, Enforcement, Innovation, Patents, Trade marks
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.
When Newsround comes calling: taking an enforcement campaign to a new generation
The IPO's Senior Media Relations Manager David Jenkins explains how a childhood favourite became a perfect platform for an important public safety message.
The UK Trade Mark Register at 150: what next?
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Annabelle Whatmough and Anne Barrett, Posted on:
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AI, IPO, Trade marks, Transformation
Guest bloggers Annabelle Whatmough and Anne Barrett look at what the future holds for trade marks following the 150th anniversary of the Trade Mark Registry.
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