Intellectual Property

European Patent Office
The mission of the EPO – the patent granting authority for Europe – is to support innovation, competitiveness and economic growth for the benefit of the citizens of Europe.

Intellectual Property
Welcome to the Government–backed home of UK Intellectual Property on the Internet. We hope to bring you all the answers to your questions and all the resources you need to find your way through the IP jungle of Copyright, Designs, Patents and Trade Marks.

The UK Patent Office
We develop UK Law on intellectual property so as to facilitate and improve the international competitiveness of British industry. We promote UK interests in international efforts to harmonise and simplify intellectual property law and ensure that international bodies give good value to their customers.

World Intellectual Property Organisation
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) is an international organisation dedicated to promoting the use and protection of works of the human spirit. These works –– intellectual property –– are expanding the bounds of science and technology and enriching the world of the arts. Through its work, WIPO plays an important role in enhancing the quality and enjoyment of life, as well as creating real wealth for nations.