What IPO does
Registration and protection of intellectual property rights. Administers patents, trade marks, designs, and provides copyright guidance. Gateway for IP protection in the UK.
Not strictly a regulator (IP rights are civil law) but essential for IP protection.
Contact IPO
- information@ipo.gov.uk
- Phone
- 0300 300 2000
Official guidance from IPO
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
Search the trademark register (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Register a trademark (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Copyright guidance (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Intellectual property guidance (GOV.UK) (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
IPO: AI and copyright consultation (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Renew your trademark (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
What you can register as a trademark (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Register your product designs (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
View all 77 guidance documents (opens in a new tab)
Related legislation
Legislation connected to IPO’s remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.
Administered / monitored
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