PatentsUK
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has released dates for its upcoming one-day workshops designed to deepen participants’ understanding of intellectual property rights. These sessions, held in Birmingham, Edinburgh, Newcastle, and London, aim to equip attendees with practical knowledge on identifying and managi…
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
PatentsUK
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has published a detailed roadmap of planned improvements to its patents service, targeting completion by summer or autumn 2026. Key updates include easier representative selection during patent applications, immediate submission receipts, enhanced examination response optio…
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
PatentsUK
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) will implement a significant fee increase averaging 25% for patents, trade marks, and designs starting April 1, 2026. This adjustment follows years without fee changes and aims to offset inflation and rising operational costs, enabling continued investment in digital infrastru…
Monday, March 9, 2026