Intellectual Property Office
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IPO celebrates first filing in new digital service
Press release
The IPO marks a game-changing moment as the first patent is filed in new ‘One IPO’ service.
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Your EPO smart card will expire soon. Contact IPO for continued access to EPO Online Filing.
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How we are going to deliver our mission to grow the UK economy by providing an IP system that encourages investment in creativity and innovation.
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SEPs are of growing importance to the UK economy. The IPO is committed to ensuring the current SEPs framework functions effectively to encourage innovation and promote competition.
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International IP service
Collection
Protecting your trade marks, patents, designs and copyright abroad.
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Warning: misleading invoices
Collection
Be aware of misleading invoices offering services to help protect your IP rights in return for a fee.
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What we do
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright.
IPO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, supported by 1 public body.
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Cardiff Road
Newport
South Wales
NP10 8QQ
United Kingdom
Telephone:
0300 300 2000
Outside the UK:
+44 (0)1633 814000
In-person meetings require an appointment and this can be arranged by emailing information@ipo.gov.uk.
Telephone lines open: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, excluding bank holidays.
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Concept House, Cardiff Road
Newport
South Wales
NP10 8QQ
United Kingdom
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Newport
South Wales
NP10 8QQ
United Kingdom
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