• Research: The changing profile of users of the UK patent system

    Trends in patent applications made to the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) between 2000 and 2020 were analysed and compared to trends at the European Patent Office (EPO). Applications to the IPO have dropped over time, with a clear change in the pattern occurring around 2010. On closer inspection, the fall... Continue reading

     
  • Research: Analysing the global filing activities of UK patent applicants

    The trends in the patenting activity of UK applicants are analysed over time. The Intellectual Property Office (IPO), United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and European Patent Office (EPO) are offices that most frequently publish applications from UK applicants. Almost all applications are pursued in at least one of... Continue reading

     
  • Press release: IP at the heart of new innovation strategy

    Innovation is critical in tackling the UK’s biggest challenges, including achieving Net Zero, levelling up growth across the country, achieving our ambitions as a global trading nation and economic recovery from the Covid pandemic. IP will play a central role in creating the right environment to meet these challenges. An... Continue reading

     
  • Speech: World Trade Organization General Council, July 2021: UK statements

    Agenda Item 2: Implementation of the Bali, Nairobi and Buenos Aires Outcomes Proposals for a new UK Developing Countries Trading Scheme will replace GSP and we have invited colleagues’ views on the scheme. This is due to come into effect next year. It will be more sustainable, pro-growth and simpler.... Continue reading

     
  • Notice: Patent Journal special notices: 6897

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  • Official Statistics: Facts and Figures: patents, trade marks and designs data 2020

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  • FOI release: Time series of numbers of patents granted and lapsed

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  • FOI release: CBD trade marks

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  • FOI release: Intellectual property piracy complaints

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  • FOI release: Staffing of Brexit work

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