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CEO, Intellectual Property Office UK

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Adam Williams, CEO of the Intellectual Property Office (IPO). IP underpins our economy & drives the innovation & investment that make our lives better.

Katılım Aralık 2017
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CEO, Intellectual Property Office UK@IPO_CEO·
Great to see this - it confirms that the UK is in the top tier of global IP leaders in the IP environment and underlines our strength as one of the best locations for innovative businesses to grow and prosper.
Intellectual Property Office UK@The_IPO

We’re pleased to see the UK rank among the world’s leading IP environments in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 International IP Index. Strong IP frameworks support ingenuity, drive economic growth and open opportunities worldwide. [link]: uschamber.com/intellectual-p…

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CEO, Intellectual Property Office UK@IPO_CEO·
Excellent opportunity to host Minister Narayan, @SciTechgovuk Parliamentary Under Sec of State for IP, at the IPO last week. We discussed his priorities for the year ahead and showcased our work including how the new digital patent service will support innovators in the UK.
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CEO, Intellectual Property Office UK@IPO_CEO·
Pleasure to welcome senior delegates from the Government of Pakistan. It was a valuable opportunity to exchange insights and build on our international partnership.
Intellectual Property Office UK@The_IPO

Delighted to host Senior Delegates from the Government of Pakistan. Their visit provided a valuable opportunity to share best practice and strengthen bilateral cooperation on IP enforcement. We look forward to continuing to build this collaborative partnership. @pakistan_ipo

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CEO, Intellectual Property Office UK@IPO_CEO·
The IPO team has welcomed Swedish IP Office Director General, Anna Jardfelt & Head of Knowledge, Development & IT, Maziar Soltani. The visit saw a productive series of discussions centred on sharing knowledge, experiences & practices on a range of topics & common interests.
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CEO, Intellectual Property Office UK@IPO_CEO·
150 years ago, the Bass red triangle became the first registered trade mark in the UK. This anniversary is a chance to reflect on how trade marks have evolved. Join us in celebrating this milestone by voting for the most iconic UK trade mark. [link]: bit.ly/3YqG7G5
Intellectual Property Office UK@The_IPO

The first ever UK trade mark was registered 150 years ago – by a brewery determined to be first in line. Our latest blog tells the story of Bass & Co.'s iconic red triangle. Discover how one simple logo made history [link]: ipo.blog.gov.uk/2026/01/08/the…

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CEO, Intellectual Property Office UK@IPO_CEO·
Thrilled that UK IPO is ranked joint first with @EU_IPO among such strong contenders in the @WTR_Alerts rankings for 'world's most advanced IP offices'. This reflects the enduring commitment from IPO colleagues to supporting creativity and innovation in the UK.
Intellectual Property Office UK@The_IPO

IPO is joint first with @EU_IPO out of more than 40 offices worldwide in the @WTR_Alerts IP Office Innovation Rankings. Special mentions include: mediation services, fast-track options, public engagement, SME outreach, international collaboration [link]: worldtrademarkreview.com/article/reveal…

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CEO, Intellectual Property Office UK@IPO_CEO·
Thanks to @KanishkaNarayan for your time earlier this week. Great to meet and discuss the ambitious plans we have at the IPO and the significance of intellectual property as a powerful enabler of innovation and creativity across the UK economy.
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CEO, Intellectual Property Office UK@IPO_CEO·
Great to meet Deputy Minister Ikramov to discuss how we can work together to strengthen IP enforcement and support innovation across both our countries.
Intellectual Property Office UK@The_IPO

Pleased to welcome Uzbekistan IP delegates to the UK last week. We discussed enforcement, building intelligence with partners, raising consumer awareness of counterfeiting risks, and promoting practical IP protection approaches across government and industry. @IPOEnforcement

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Intellectual Property Office UK@The_IPO·
@IPO_CEO has welcomed @KanishkaNarayan as the new @SciTechgovuk Parliamentary Under Secretary of State responsible for IP. "...looking forward to working together in support of the UK gov growth mission to ensure brilliant ideas are protected, commercialised, supported..."
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CEO, Intellectual Property Office UK@IPO_CEO·
This consultation demonstrates commitment to building a modern, accessible system that protects creativity & innovation. Whether an independent designer or major manufacturer, our design system should work for you. I encourage all across the design community to share their views.
Intellectual Property Office UK@The_IPO

Just launched: Consultation on changes to the UK designs framework. We're consulting on changes to the design protection system to help make it simpler, fairer, and more accessible. If you work with designs, have your say in our consultation [link]: gov.uk/changes-to-uk-…

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CEO, Intellectual Property Office UK@IPO_CEO·
Four UK cities featured - this is a great reflection of the valuable contribution that UK's business clusters and IP-intensive industries make to UK's economic growth, all supported by a world-class IP system.
Intellectual Property Office UK@The_IPO

London, Cambridge, Oxford & Manchester are among the world's top 100 IP-rich science & tech IP-rich clusters in @WIPO's 2025 Global Innovation Index (GII), placing UK 2nd among European economies. Details [link]: wipo.int/pressroom/en/a… The full GII report publishes on 16/09.

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CEO, Intellectual Property Office UK@IPO_CEO·
On this special milestone-the 60th anniversary of Singapore-UK relations-I'm delighted to sign our renewed MoU.  A decade after our first bilateral agreement on IP, this strengthens our continuing close partnership and provides a strong platform to deepen our vital relationship.
Intellectual Property Office UK@The_IPO

@The_IPO UK and @ipofficesg have agreed a new MoU. The MoU enables the IPO and IPOS to continue working together to further their existing strong co-operation and formalises their commitment to the continued sharing of best practice. @UKinSingapore @iposintl

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This is a critical opportunity for stakeholders, particularly businesses developing or using standardised tech, to help us build a SEPs ecosystem that works for everyone. We want a framework that enhances the UK's competitiveness while ensuring fairness and transparency.
Intellectual Property Office UK@The_IPO

Launched today: government consultation on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs). We want to create a fair & transparent SEPs ecosystem that works for everyone, promoting innovation & driving economic growth. [link]: bit.ly/SEP25X Closes: 07 Oct 25 Images: Adobe Stock

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IP Federation
IP Federation@ipfederation·
The IP Federation is pleased to announce that Sarah Vaughan has been elected as the new President of the Federation, effective 11 July 2025, assisted by Immediate Past President, Adrian Howes, and newly elected Vice-President, Kevin Scott. ipfederation.com/news/ip-federa…
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CEO, Intellectual Property Office UK@IPO_CEO·
Great work by all partners involved in achieving this result. It's another step forward in the fight against copyright infringement by illegal streaming.
Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit@CityPolicePIPCU

A man who made £1 million by running three illegal streaming websites has been sentenced to three years and one month in prison. Stephen Woodward, 36, of Front Street, Thirsk, will now be subject to confiscation proceedings. Read more here: cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-l…

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CEO, Intellectual Property Office UK@IPO_CEO·
This is a really positive step. The signing of the RDLT treaty today demonstrates the UK’s commitment to supporting designers around the globe and striving for international design law harmonisation. We encourage other nations to do the same.
Intellectual Property Office UK@The_IPO

@IPO_CEO Adam Williams has signed the Riyadh Design Law Treaty on behalf of Minister @FeryalClark & the UK, simplifying the process for UK businesses & designers who want to protect creations abroad. [Link]: gov.uk/government/new…… @WIPO #wipoGA

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Feryal Clark MP@FeryalClark·
It's wonderful to see the UK boasting one of the fastest growth rates in the world for investments in areas like employee training, software and R&D. These are crucial to driving the economic growth which is central to our Plan for Change. wipo.int/web-publicatio…
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