Intellectual Property Office (IPO)

Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/intellectual-property-office

The Intellectual Property Office is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright.

Creators Rights Alliance
A coalition of major creator-led trade associations, unions and groups which exist to promote, protect and further the interests of […]
Copyright User
Online resource on UK copyright law. Aims to make copyright more accessible to artists, media professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and members […]
Association of Photographers
Not-for-profit trade association for professional photographers. Benefits include careers advice and guidance on intellectual property and use of work, contracts, […]
Anti-Copying in Design (ACID)
Intellectual Property support and information for designers.
Complete World Copyright Website
It hosts a searchable database of UK and international articles on intellectual property rights. It provides a useful starting point […]
DACS
Established by artists for artists, DACS is a not-for-profit visual artists’ rights management organisation that acts as a broker for […]
European Patent Office
The EPO enables the search and examination of patent applications and the grant of European patents. They also provide patent […]