Intellectual Property Office blog

• Hobbit Day and the legacy of Middle-earth September 22, 2026
  J.R.R. Tolkien's stories have captivated readers for generations, turning Middle-earth into one of literature's most enduring worlds. This Hobbit Day, we explore the lasting legacy of Tolkien's work and the impact it continues to have around the world.
  esthermunkley
• Spectrum Technologies – to the moon and back September 17, 2026
  From commercial aircraft to missions orbiting the moon and beyond, Spectrum Technologies designs and manufactures world-leading technology that keeps critical systems connected. Founder member Dr Peter Dickinson explains how intellectual property has helped turn ground-breaking innovation into global commercial success.
  Jenny Manders
• Back to school with IP September 1, 2026
  School's starting soon! Work experience students Arwen and Freya are taking over the IPO blog to explore the intellectual property behind their back-to-school essentials.
  Arwen Bhogal
• Family nutrition, farming and no fuss IP August 6, 2026
  For Milly Fyfe MBE, what began as a simple blog during the pandemic, documenting family life on her farm and sharing her home-made recipes, quickly grew into something far bigger and meaningful. Read her IP story here.
  Paula Davy
• Concrete Canvas: turning an idea into a global business July 30, 2026
  We talked to Welsh innovators, Concrete Canvas, about how their business has benefited from IP protection in the face of attempts to infringe on their products.
  Kelsey Jones
• From I do to IP July 23, 2026
  The wedding day: between dress fittings, guest lists, decorations and final plans, there’s plenty to think about. Read about the IP behind every bride and groom's big day.
  Christina Watts
• How ARB Covers turned a studio frustration into a protected business  July 9, 2026
  ARB Covers designs bespoke quilted covers for professional audio equipment, recording studios and high-end hi-fi systems. What started as a personal need has grown into a specialist business built on innovation, quality and intellectual property. 
  Christina Watts
• An IP journey: Moti Me and children’s physiotherapy June 25, 2026
  We spoke to industrial designer and founder Katie Michaels about how intellectual property has supported the development of Moti Me, a children’s physiotherapy device, helping her protect the product’s innovation, design and brand as the business grows and reaches more families.
  Meg Davies
• How Mavis Technologies is using intellectual property to build recognition and trust June 11, 2026
  We spoke to CEO and founder David Sikharulidze of Mavis Technology about the role intellectual property (IP) has played in protecting his innovation while also building a strong brand that people can recognise and trust.
  Christina Watts
• Working together to tackle fakes: how Vinted and government are strengthening trust online May 28, 2026
  This month, the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has launched ‘Second Hand, Not Second Best’ a campaign highlighting the benefits of shopping second hand, and why choosing pre-loved goods offers an affordable and sustainable alternative to buying fakes.
  Kelsey Jones