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Intellectual Property Office UK @The_IPO

Intellectual Property Office UK is responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, trade marks, designs, copyright. Gov. agency under DSIT.

Joined March 2009
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Our Business Outreach team will be at the following events this month: ▪️B2B Salisbury - 18 June ▪️B2B High Wycombe- 25 June Talking to businesses about how they can identify and protect their IP. Find out more about where they are heading next: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
Our business outreach team at a business event. Text reads: Upcoming events with our Business Outreach team.

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Patent GB2013092 reveals the intricate world inside a seemingly simple bath toy. This wind-up duck uses an elaborate system of sliding plates, cams & springs to create lifelike swimming motions - head dipping, tail wagging, & water spouting included.
"An image of water with patent drawing of GB2013092 on it. Image reads patent GB2013092, Title: a toy aquatic creature, Owner: Masudaya Toy Company Limited. Filing date: 22 February 1979. "

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Have you had a chance to vote yet? Sir Adrian Hill is a finalist for this year’s @EPOorg #InventorAward in the Research category. His work on the R21/Matrix‑M malaria vaccine is helping tackle one of the world’s deadliest diseases. Vote: inventoraward.org
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Thinking about a career as a Patent Examiner? Join the upcoming Careers in Ideas webinar to hear from our Patent Examiners about the role, routes in and how STEM skills translate to IP. 📅 17 June ⏰ 10:30 – 11:30 Sign up: careersinideas.org.uk/events… #PatentExaminer #STEMCareers
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All IPO Services, with the exception of Search For Patent, will be unavailable for planned maintenance from 06:30 – 22:00 on Saturday 13 June and 06:30 – 22:00 on Sunday 14 June. We apologise for any inconvenience & thank you for your patience.
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Lovely news from our @IPOeducation team! Congratulations to Saanvi Patankar, winner of this year’s IPO Innovation Award. A brilliant example of innovation in action. Well done to all the young innovators who took part. #BigBangCompetition #STEM
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Nature has been perfecting flight for millions of years. This year's IPO Innovation Award winner Saanvi Patankar asked what we could learn from it, exploring how birds like owls & hawks could inspire more sustainable aircraft design. Congratulations Saanvi! @BigBangUKSTEM #STEM
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"Businesses, start-ups & researchers in North Wales can access IP support to help protect & grow their ideas...” Natasha Chick, Dir. of Enforcement, Business & International Llongyfarchiadau to @M-SParc on the launch of the North Wales PatLib! Read more: m-sparc.com/patlib-2026/
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Looking for your next role in tech, research or operations? We are hiring: • Digital Delivery Senior Automation Tester • Dynamics Developer • Tribunal Administrative Officer • Lead User Researcher • Senior Dynamics Developer Apply: civilservicejobs.service.gov…
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If you’ve created something original, you’ve created something valuable. Mavis Technologies is developing smart glasses for blind and visually impaired users. CEO David Sikharulidze shares the steps he’s taken to protect what they’ve built. Read more:ipo.blog.gov.uk/2026/06/11/h…
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We’re back at the Knowledge Exchange UK Conference today. Visit us at stand 2 to talk to about a range of IP topics and discover our newly launched Knowledge Asset Management (KAM) Hub. Find out more about the KAM Hub: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
From left to right: Mark Wild, Jenny Vaughan, Stephanie Hunt and Sam Gallagher, at our Intellectual Property Office stand 2 promoting the KAM Hub at a networking event.

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Our IPO CEO Adam Williams at our stand at the KEUK Conference.

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How do I protect my business idea? Do I need a patent or trade mark? How do I avoid using someone else’s IP? Our CPD‑accredited IP Workshop in Newcastle on 13 October 2026 explains what matters, what to protect and where to start. Learn more and sign up: bit.ly/IPWorkshopX
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Great opportunity for our Head of Social Research & Statistics, Pauline Beck & Senior Analyst, Brady Bowes, to speak at the @WlvBusiness 'Women & IP' event, on what patent data reveals about female participation among UK inventors. Read more: linkedin.com/pulse/patent-da…
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Your designs, ideas and products are what make your business unique. IPO has a step-by-step guide to help businesses identify and protect any creative assets they may have built, such as their name or logo. Read our guide: gov.uk/government/publicatio… #SmallBusinessUK
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Upcoming events our Business Outreach Team will be attending: 📍 Salisbury B2B Expo – 18 June 📍 High Wycombe B2B Expo – 25 June Find out more about our business events: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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In 1919, inventors James William Wilson and Alfred Wilson patented a pedal‑driven toy motor‑car designed with a seamless plywood body and curved panels🚗 The aim was to create a sturdy toy that reflected the look and feel of a motor car. #PatentSunday
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🚨 SCAM ALERT Businesses are being targeted by 3rd parties charging inflated costs for TM services. Look for: ❌ Inflated costs ❌ Pressure to pay ❌ Requests for information ❌ Poor quality letters ❌ Fake websites If in doubt check with misleadinginvoices@ipo.gov.uk
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We’re hiring for: • Tribunal Caseworker • IP Crime and Infringement Coordinator (Central England, East Midlands, Northeast and Yorkshire and Humber) Find out more: civilservicejobs.service.gov…
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Why waste money on fakes? Authentic pre-loved clothing offers better quality, real resale value and long-term savings. We’re supporting second-hand platforms to help you shop with confidence. Read more in our guidance: gov.uk/government/publicatio… @IPOEnforcement
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Looking for a digital or cyber role in government? We’re hiring! Current opportunities include: • Digital Delivery Senior Automation Tester • Dynamics Developer • Senior Dynamics Developer • Threat and Vulnerability Manager Apply: civilservicejobs.service.gov…
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ALT Job openings listed for Dynamics Developer, Senior Dynamics Developer, Threat and Vulnerability Manager, and Digital Delivery Senior Automation Tester roles.
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A great result for our @IPOEnforcement team at the @PRCA_HQ DARE Awards! Winning Best Use of Media Relations for counterfeit flea treatments & Best Public Sector Campaign for Fake Toys, Real Harms, these highlight how we’re working to raise awareness of counterfeit goods.
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A double win for the IPO at the @PRCA_HQ DARE Awards 🏆🏆 We were shortlisted in two categories - Media Relations for counterfeit flea treatments and Public Sector for Fake Toys, Real Harms. Winning either would’ve been great, so taking both was something special!
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