Intellectual Property Office UK

Ydych chi wedi dyfeisio'r peth mawr nesaf?     Efallai y byddwch chi'n gallu ei amddiffyn gyda phatent. Mae patent y DU yn eich helpu i gymryd camau cyfreithiol os bydd rhywun yn defnyddio neu'n gwerthu eich dyfais heb ganiatâd.  Dysgwch ragor: gov.uk/government/col…

Have you invented the next big thing? You may be able to protect it with a patent. A UK patent helps you take legal action if someone uses or sells your invention without permission. Find out more: gov.uk/government/col…

Our Business Outreach team will be at the following events, talking to attendees about IP and how to protect it: 📍 Bracknell B2B Expo – 4 June 📍 Edinburgh IP Workshop – 16 June 📍 Salisbury B2B Expo – 18 June See our business events: gov.uk/government/pub…

Planning to build sandcastles this bank holiday? Don’t forget your bucket. In 1901, Ewing J. Denney & John Jolley patented improvements to toy buckets, adding ornamental design features that helped kids pack sand, turn the bucket upside down & create perfectly shaped sand pies.

Did you know original knitting patterns are protected by UK copyright law? The written instructions are protected as literary works, even when they’re mostly letters and numbers. Read our Copyright Notice on knitting patterns: bit.ly/43noiuM #KnittingPatterns

The Intellectual Property Office is hiring: Senior Business Analyst | Senior Data Engineer | Commercial Officer Interested? Head to Civil Service Jobs to find out more and apply: civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk #BusinessAnalystJobs #DataEngineer #CommercialOfficerRoles

'Our website & digital services are the front door to [IP] value & we have a responsibility to make sure that door is open to everyone.' Nic Fearon-Low, IPO’s Deputy Director of Comms. Proud to be ranked highly in @WTR_Alerts global accessibility survey: worldtrademarkreview.com/article/wipo-t…

⚠️ Scam alert for @CompaniesHouse and @The_IPO customers: misleading payment requests are targeting businesses. Watch for inflated costs, pressure to pay quickly, and links that don’t end in GOV.UK. Read our joint news story: gov.uk/government/new…

Thinking about protecting your brand? Registering a trade mark helps protect your product or service name. Once registered, you can: • take legal action against unauthorised use • use the ® symbol • sell or license your brand Read more: gov.uk/how-to-registe…

Supporting UK growth overseas and tackling cross-border enforcement issues are just some of the items on the agenda this week when Tasha Chick and members of our international team meet with members of Latin American & Caribbean (LATAC) business & IP networks in Brazil.

Our patent service has launched, letting customers respond to examination reports online. Charlotte Knight, Slingsby Partners submitted the first examination response. Thanks to all customers who helped shape it. Watch our demos about using the service: bit.ly/XDemo

Calling all Newcastle businesses – got an idea worth protecting? Our one-day IP workshop on 13 October will help you understand how to protect your ideas and avoid costly mistakes. Find out more and book: gov.uk/government/pub…

Business Engagement Team — upcoming events Bracknell B2B Expo – 4 June Edinburgh IP Workshop – 16 June Salisbury B2B Expo – 18 June The team will be at each event talking to attendees about IP & how to protect it. See our full list of business events: gov.uk/government/pub…

What if your shoes didn’t just walk but bounced back? In 1986, John Stuart James Waldron and Wendy Dawn Waldron filed a patent for sprung footwear, describing footwear designed to add a spring‑loaded effect to walking and jumping.

Getting the right IP advice is the first step in making the best decisions for your invention or business. From online courses to finding an IP attorney, there are many ways to access the advice you need at the following link: gov.uk/guidance/seeki…

Cael y cyngor IP cywir yw'r cam cyntaf wrth wneud y penderfyniadau gorau ar gyfer eich dyfais neu fusnes. O gyrsiau ar-lein i ddod o hyd i gyfreithiwr IP, mae llawer o ffyrdd i gael mynediad at y cyngor sydd ei angen arnoch yn y ddolen ganlynol: gov.uk/guidance/seeki…

150 years ago, an employee queued overnight to register the UK’s very first trademark: Bass Brewery’s red triangle🔺 Hosting global leaders at INTA, I was delighted to join @IPO_CEO in restoring Britain’s leadership as a place of IP stability and value.

Procurement or commercial experience? We’re recruiting. We’re looking for a Commercial Officer. This role is ideal for someone with experience in procurement, contract management or commercial support. Apply now: ow.ly/NpHQ50YWwfk #CommercialJobs #ProcurementJobs

🚨 Over 6,000 fake vinyl records worth an estimated £260,000 have been seized from a warehouse in Luton. @citypolicepipcu worked alongside @bpi_music to uncover the haul, as criminals look to cash in on vinyl's revival. Read more from BBC: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Thank you to Minister @KanishkaNarayan for opening the Tuesday keynote session at INTA, along with @IPO_CEO Adam Williams in a hugely successful @INTA Annual Meeting. Many thanks to everyone who joined us. #INTA2026 @WIPO @CITMAuk @ipfederation @TheCIPA