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Intellectual property research publications commissioned by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) covering patents.
Intellectual property research publications commissioned by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) covering general intellectual property.
Intellectual property research publications commissioned by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) that cover copyright.
Intellectual property research publications commissioned by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) covering trade marks and brands.
Intellectual property research publications commissioned by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) covering designs.
How to take part in user research at the UK IPO – signing up, who we want to meet with, why we research and your data rights.
We carry out and commission research relating to intellectual property, patent applications, trade marks and copyright.
Initial review into the UK news on IP rights and the impact of media attention on public perception of IP and rightsholders decisions in their rights management
There are different model agreements for management of Intellectual Property (IP) in collaborative research in the UK and overseas.
This ground-breaking programme of research by the IPO looks at the various strategic drivers for intellectual property and the impact this has on IP demand.
Finding the right advice and advisor is the first step in making the best decisions for your invention or business.
The Lambert toolkit is for universities and companies that wish to undertake collaborative research projects with each other.
The research builds on previous IPO research on 3D printing. This is in response to calls from industry to monitor developments around this disruptive technology.
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Like other forms of property, you can buy, sell and license IP, it is important you understand the value your trade mark, patent or design.
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