tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Intellectual Property Office (IPO) 2026-06-25T12:22:17+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/introducing-the-one-ipo-roadmap 2026-06-25T12:22:17+01:00 Introducing the One IPO Roadmap We are sharing our roadmap of planned changes, improvements and enhancements over the coming months to the new patents service. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-digital-patents-services-have-launched 2026-06-25T12:14:43+01:00 New digital patents services have launched A suite of new digital services to apply for, manage or renew UK patents. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ipo-launches-knowledge-asset-management-hub 2026-06-09T12:00:01+01:00 IPO launches Knowledge Asset Management Hub New resource to strengthen IP capability and support commercialisation across the UK research sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/recruitment-for-standing-counsel-for-the-comptroller-general-of-patents-designs-and-trade-marks 2026-06-01T10:00:05+01:00 Recruitment for Standing Counsel for the Comptroller General of patents, designs and trade marks The Attorney General is recruiting to fill two vacancies to provide the Comptroller with advice and to act on his behalf before the Courts. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/shop-second-hand-with-confidence 2026-05-28T08:00:00+01:00 Shop second-hand with confidence New government guidance to help avoid fake fashion. This will support shoppers to make the most of the UK's thriving pre-loved market, after 1 in 4 bought a fake without knowing. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/companies-house-and-intellectual-property-office-ipo-join-forces-to-warn-about-unsolicited-payment-requests 2026-05-21T10:00:01+01:00 Companies House and Intellectual Property Office (IPO) join forces to warn about unsolicited payment requests Companies House and IPO warn businesses about unsolicited payment requests and how to identify them. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/intellectual-property-office-publishes-corporate-plan-2026-to-2027 2026-05-12T10:11:08+01:00 Intellectual Property Office publishes Corporate Plan 2026 to 2027 The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has published its Corporate Plan for 2026 to 2027, setting out its priorities and commitments for the year ahead. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/poll-reveals-publics-most-iconic-trade-marks-as-register-turns-150 2026-04-22T10:00:00+01:00 Poll reveals public’s most iconic trade marks as register turns 150 From chocolate bars to famous cars, and the mark where it all began – Britain crowns its best loved trade marks. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/1-april-2026-update-to-the-patent-cooperation-treaty-pct-fees 2026-04-01T00:01:07+01:00 1 April 2026: Update to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fees The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure changed on 1 April 2026 tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ipo-confirms-continued-funding-for-specialist-ip-crime-unit 2026-03-09T11:00:06+00:00 IPO confirms continued funding for specialist IP crime unit Three-year funding commitment alongside new industry partnership pilot. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/intellectual-property-office-fees-to-increase-from-april-2026 2026-03-09T10:16:04+00:00 Intellectual Property Office fees to increase from April 2026 The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is increasing fees for patents, trade marks and designs from 1 April 2026. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/one-ipo-patents-service-what-to-expect-ahead-of-public-launch 2026-02-26T09:00:03+00:00 One IPO Patents Service: what to expect ahead of public launch We are approaching the public launch of the One IPO Patents Service. Here are the updates you need to know. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/vote-for-your-most-iconic-uk-trade-mark 2026-01-09T10:56:25+00:00 Vote for your most iconic UK trade mark The UK’s trade mark registry (where you register your trade marks) was 150 years old on 1 January 2026. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/1-january-2026-update-to-the-patent-cooperation-treaty-pct-fees 2026-01-01T00:01:07+00:00 1 January 2026: Update to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fees The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure changed on 1 January 2026 tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/report-shows-500m-in-counterfeit-goods-intercepted-at-uk-border 2025-11-18T12:10:04+00:00 Report shows £500m in counterfeit goods intercepted at UK border Comprehensive enforcement report shows criminal activity disrupted and consumers protected tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fake-vehicle-parts-worth-over-100000-seized-in-major-operation 2025-10-30T14:00:05+00:00 Fake vehicle parts worth over £100,000 seized in major operation Safety warning as more than 3,600 illegal parts seized by officials in South Gloucestershire self-storage raid. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fake-toys-real-harms-experts-warn-parents-of-dangerous-fake-toys 2025-10-10T07:24:29+01:00 Fake toys, real harms: experts warn parents of dangerous fake toys New Intellectual Property Office campaign warns buyers of major health and safety risks. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-minister-appointed-with-responsibility-for-intellectual-property 2025-10-07T12:12:18+01:00 New minister appointed with responsibility for intellectual property The Intellectual Property Office CEO has welcomed the new minister. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/five-things-patents-customers-must-do-for-the-new-one-ipo-service 2025-09-10T00:00:00+01:00 Five things patents customers must do for the new One IPO service The new One IPO patents service will be launching soon. There are five things you must do now to get ready for the launch of the new service. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-consultation-to-strengthen-uks-100-billion-design-sector 2025-09-04T00:00:00+01:00 Major Consultation to Strengthen UK’s £100 Billion Design Sector Views and insights from across the UK’s design sector are sought by 27 November 2025.