Intellectual Property Office UK@The_IPO

Intellectual Property Office UK is responsible for intellectual property rights including patents, trade marks, designs, copyright. Gov. agency under BIST.

 Newport, UK
gov.uk/ipo
Joined March 2009
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We’re recruiting for a range of roles across the IPO: 🔹 Lead DevOps Engineer (DevOps Specialist Lead) 🔹 Digital Delivery Senior Automation Tester 🔹 Cyber Security Architect 🔹 Agile Delivery Manager 🔹 Senior Business Analyst Find out more: civilservicejobs.service.gov…
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Our @IPOEnforcement team has launched its new #FaceTheFakes campaign 💄 Highlighting the potential health risks of fake beauty products & encouraging consumers to check who they're buying from and choose trusted retailers. Find out more & shop safely: safeglam.co.uk/facethefakes
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🎃 Fancy a tale from beyond the grave? ⚰️The fear of premature burial, known as ‘vivisepulture’, inspired some truly unusual inventions, from coffin alarms to spring-loaded safety coffins. Unearth the story: ipo.blog.gov.uk/2026/10/29/b… #BuriedAlive #Halloween #HistoricalPatents
Patent illustration with text reading: 'GB191006409A, Emily Violet Blacker' above image of graveyard with skulls and hand emerging from the ground. Image credit: vchalup/Adobe Stock

ALT Patent illustration with text reading: 'GB191006409A, Emily Violet Blacker' above image of graveyard with skulls and hand emerging from the ground. Image credit: vchalup/Adobe Stock
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Our new submission receipt feature is now available! The new feature lets you instantly view the information and documents submitted with your patent application, without waiting for your filing receipt. Find out more: lnkd.in/p/eghxpsja
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Could Liverpool be pioneering a new blueprint for UK innovation? What happens when government, universities, industry and an entire city come together to put IP at the heart of economic growth? Find out in the latest IP Connect edition: linkedin.com/pulse/what-matt…
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Published today: report on the ‘Methodology for estimating the scale and cost of IP infringement’. This report includes an analytical framework and modelling approach to help better understand the scale and cost of IP infringement to the UK. Read here: ow.ly/aHFU5101Cgg
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We’ve published an update on changes to our patent services. This includes updates on Web Filing, our new submission receipt feature and changes to how you access patent renewals. Read the full update to find out what’s changing and when: gov.uk/government/news/new-d…
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IP matters, but knowing what to protect can be a challenge. Moti Me founder Katie Michaels recognised the importance of IP early on: “I knew IP was important… it was understanding what we could protect and how.” Use our guide to get started: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Our Business Outreach Team will be attending events this November, helping businesses learn how to identify and protect their IP. 📍 IPO Masterclass Birmingham – 4-5 Nov 📍 The Business Show, London – 11-12 Nov 📍 B2B Expo Bristol – 12 Nov Find out more: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Designed a product that's unique to your business? For ARB Covers founder Gavin Arblaster, protecting his design was important. "IP protection gives confidence & security. If anybody copies my design, I’ve got protection behind it." Learn about designs: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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ALT Rear view of a shirt with the Arb Covers logo. Text reads: “IP protection gives confidence and security. If anybody copies my design, I’ve got protection behind it.” Gavin Arblaster.
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🌍Our International Business Support team will be at Exporting Horizons in Manchester on 9 November. Chat to the team about IP considerations when taking your business overseas. Find out more & register: events.great.gov.uk/website/… #ITW26 #InternationalTrade #BusinessGrowth
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💻Fancy a new challenge in tech? ▪️ Senior Developer ⏰ Closes 25 Oct ▪️ Lead DevOps Engineer (DevOps Specialist Lead) ⏰ Closes 1 Nov ▪️ Digital Delivery Senior Automation Tester ⏰ Closes 1 Nov ▪️ Cyber Security Architect ⏰ Closes 4 Nov Apply here: civilservicejobs.service.gov…
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The IPO has launched a call for evidence on a proposed FRAND Opinion Service, a voluntary, independent service to help parties assess FRAND positions earlier in SEP licensing negotiations. Join our webinar on 27 Oct to find out more: eventbrite.co.uk/e/standard-…
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👻 "How should we name this invention?" 🔮 planchette moves ✨ "O-U-I-J-A" The Ouija board may have named itself, but there's a fascinating IP story behind the legend. 🕯️📖 Read the blog ow.ly/Q4f850ZX73P #OuijaBoard #patents
Patent drawing of a Ouija board and planchette on a background featuring a Ouija board and candle. Patent details: CA36092A, Jefferson Bond Elijah [US], 1981

ALT Patent drawing of a Ouija board and planchette on a background featuring a Ouija board and candle. Patent details: CA36092A, Jefferson Bond Elijah [US], 1981
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Thinking about protecting your intellectual property? IP insurance could help if a dispute arises, covering legal costs and providing additional support when you need it most. Find out whether it's right for your business with our free guidance: gov.uk/guidance/intellectual…
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Meet the IPO Business Outreach Team this month Whether you're starting a business, launching a new product or growing your brand, our team are out and about sharing practical IP guidance. 📍 B2B Expo Brighton – 22 Oct See all upcoming events: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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📞 Kids today will never know the panic of stretching the phone cord into another room for privacy. ☎️This week's #PatentSunday looks at GB2194741A, a toy telephone patent filed in 1987. Turn the dial for clicks, press it down to ring a bell! Clever innovation for playtime!
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ALT A patent drawing of a toy telephone on a yellow background with pink telephones. Patent details: GB2194741A, Toy Telephone, Kiddie Products Inc., filed 20/08/1987

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Stay up to date with the Intellectual Property Office updates. Sign up to IP Connect, our free monthly newsletter, for the latest IPO news, upcoming events and policy developments. Subscribe today: linkedin.com/newsletters/ip-…
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🐻🍯Winnie-the-Pooh turns 100 this week! 🎂🥳 And there are further adventures for Pooh and pals as the original stories enter the public domain in the UK from 1 January. Take a look back at last year's World Book Day blog for the full story: ipo.blog.gov.uk/2025/03/06/a…
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Please note that, due to planned maintenance, all IPO services except Patent Search and Journal services will be unavailable from 6am to 10pm on Saturday 17 October 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
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