Intellectual Property Office UK
@The_IPO
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Intellectual Property Office UK is responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, trade marks, designs, copyright. Gov. agency under DSIT.
Newport, UK
Joined March 2009
We want to know what you think is the UK's most iconic trade mark, past or present? We're celebrating 150 years of trade mark protection in the UK! 🎉 It all started when Bass registered the UK's first trade mark. Vote now [link]: https://t.co/buRCCZHHKZ
#TradeMark150
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West Midlands businesses: join UK IPO on 4 Feb at the Library of Birmingham to learn how IP can protect your brand & fuel your growth! Discover how to safeguard your brands, creations & innovations. Sign up: [link] https://t.co/bk7mHJCaM6
#WMBF2026 @WMBFestival
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Pan ydych chi'n amddiffyn eich eiddo deallusol (IP) mae'n haws cymryd camau yn erbyn pobl sy'n ei ddwyn neu'n ei gopïo. Dysgwch ragor am y gwahanol fathau o amddiffyniad IP yma [dolen]: https://t.co/A0aGV9I92j
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When you protect your intellectual property (IP) it’s easier to take action against people who steal or copy it. Find out about the different types of IP protection here [link]: https://t.co/qrmpHnB1pG
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Are you a business using IP to scale? The #WIPOGlobalAwards 2026 are now open for applications, recognising startups and SMEs that use IP as a strategic asset for growth and real‑world impact across any sector. Learn more and apply [link]: https://t.co/ObDr3FnNHW
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💭 Did you know you can insure your intellectual property? IP insurance could help in: 🛡️ Providing a deterrent 💷 Covering legal costs 📈 Adding value to your business Read more and learn if it's right for you in our comprehensive guide [Link]: https://t.co/PtYq0PYMyQ
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Which UK car badge takes you back to your first drive? Maybe it was on your parents' car or your first set of wheels. We've protected trade marks like these for 150 years. Help us find the UK's most iconic – vote now! 🎉 #TradeMark150 [link]: https://t.co/ydHOvezatk
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📅 Upcoming events with our Business Outreach team: IP 1 day workshop Manchester- 25 February Photography show Birmingham 14 - 17 March Our online calendar shows all upcoming events. Visit [link]: https://t.co/STyKrLgSM6 to see where we'll be next!
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Textile manufacturer John Foster's trade mark (UK00000000426) was one of the first 500 trade marks registered in the UK, filed on 8 January 1876. What's the UK's most iconic trade mark of all time for you? Let us know in our poll [link]: https://t.co/ydHOvezatk
#TradeMark150
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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: https://t.co/Xl3BAH7wHT
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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: https://t.co/g1c9pm1wFK
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❗Important update❗ 📣 What? IPO is increasing its fees 👤 For who? Patents, Trade Marks and Designs 🗓️ When? From 1 April 2026 For the full details including a list of the new fees, see the following link https://t.co/On9ZvZfwxQ
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We're hiring! Join the Intellectual Property Office as a Trade Mark Examiner, Designs Examiner or Senior Dynamics Developer. Find out more and apply at https://t.co/s0oTiVvawt
#CivilServiceJobs #NowHiring #IPOCareers
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This week our business outreach team are attending the London Photo Convention & Trade Show, discussing all things IP in photography! Catch our team there this week, or read more about the IP in photography in this recent blog [link]: https://t.co/zHdJpZ5qHU
@TheSocieties
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Are you a startup or SME using intellectual property to grow your business? Applications are now open for the WIPO Global Awards 2026. Learn more and apply [link]: https://t.co/whtR2snksK
#WIPOGlobalAwards
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The WIPO Global Awards 2026 🏆 are open for applications! The Awards recognize startups and SMEs that make smart use of intellectual property for business growth and real-world impact. Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/7XUBGmlRBb
#WIPOGlobalAwards
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We're celebrating 150 years of trade marks. Today's blog looks at some more recent IPO history: the move from the London patent office to our Newport HQ. Edward Smith discusses the move and his varied trade mark career [link]: https://t.co/gfKvAxgKxG
#TradeMark150
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Have you signed up for our IP workshop in Manchester? Our workshop is designed for business owners, inventors & professionals who want to understand how to protect their innovations. 📅 25 Feb 2026 📍 Manchester Secure your place [link]: https://t.co/fF2Eqray0r
#IPWorkshop
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It was a pleasure for our trade mark and design policy team members to spend time with John Noble and Tom Reynolds, outgoing and incoming heads of the @JN_BrandsGroup. We're looking forward to continuing the positive working relationship with this important organisation.
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This week! 📸 Join us at London Photo Convention (14-17 Jan) for expert IP guidance. Learn about copyright, licencing & protecting your creative work. Novotel London West – drop by our stand. [link]: https://t.co/1uws9JTwKW
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Which UK fashion logo do you spot across a crowded room? From heritage labels to high street favourites, trade marks protect the brands we love. Help us find the UK's most iconic trade mark! 🎉 Vote now [link]: https://t.co/ydHOvezatk
#TradeMark150
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This week's #TradeMarkSunday takes us to 7 Jan 1876, when Arthur Guinness Son & Co registered trade mark UK00000000234. The original mark has expired, but the Guinness name lives on - instantly recognisable & backed by an extensive portfolio of active trade marks. #TradeMark150
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