Intellectual Property Office blog

• Vegan brands: putting down roots in the grocery aisle July 22, 2020
  As the demand for vegan products continues to rise, we look at the innovation behind the plant-based alternatives that have people everywhere going green.
  Neil White
• Creative writing: A new chapter July 9, 2020
  I love reading. It allows our imaginations to run wild and provides a sense of escapism from everyday life, which is so important in these uncertain times. It also helps us switch off from our mobile phones, TVs and dare …
  Kristian Crowshaw
• IT apprenticeships at the IPO June 15, 2020
  Want to know what an apprenticeship at the IPO is like? Two IT apprentices share their experiences as well as providing details on our latest apprenticeship vacancies.
  Paula Davy
• World Oceans Day 2020: how underwater IP can save our seas June 8, 2020
  On World Oceans Day, we look at how ARC Marine are saving our seas with their patented Reef Cubes, providing an environmentally friendly habitat for sea life.
  Dan Anthony
• World Environment Day – sustainability begins at home June 3, 2020
  For World Environment Day, we explore some of the IPO initiatives set-up to help the environment from composting to cycling, and what's next on our green journey.
  Karen Johnson
• Mental Health Awareness Week 2020: Supporting our people May 18, 2020
  For Mental Health Awareness week (18 - 24 May), we explore some of the IPO initiatives to promote well-being and how these have adapted during the Covid-19 crisis.
  Rebecca Trussell
• IP - facing a different kind of global challenge April 24, 2020
  Sunday 26 April is World IP Day, when the IPO celebrates intellectual property, or IP. It's our opportunity to showcase the significant impact that IP has on our society, making our lives and our economies better. This year though, things …
  Tim Moss
• How can Artificial Intelligence improve customer experience at the IPO? April 17, 2020
  Following customer feedback, the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has developed a new tool that could help improve your chances of registering a trade mark. Applying for a trade mark Our customers have told us that applying for a trade mark …
  Graham Rivers-Brown
• IP is in the air February 13, 2020
  Struggling to think of the perfect gift for that special someone this Valentine's Day? We're getting romantic in this week's blog as we explore some of the Valentine's related innovations.
  Laurien Webb
• Inclusion and diversity at the IPO January 29, 2020
  As the IPO publish our second Inclusion and Diversity report, Head of HR Dominic Houlihan, discusses some of our achievements in 2018-19 and our future plans.
  Dominic Houlihan