Policy issues

Gowers review of intellectual property

The Gowers Report published on 6 December 2006 confirmed the crucial importance of IP to the success of the UK in the global knowledge economy.

G8

At Gleneagles in July 2005 the statement "Reducing IPR Piracy and Counterfeiting through more effective enforcement” was agreed.

TRIPS

We are responsible for formulating and delivering United Kingdom policy on TRIPS topics.

Geographical indicators

The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) includes protection for geographical indications (GIs).