SECTION 6:
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
In the UK, Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) include copyright, registered and unregistered design rights, patents, registered and unregistered trade marks, trade secrets and database rights. Less common IPRs protected by UK law also exist, such as plant variety rights and semiconductor topography rights.
There is a healthy respect for IPRs in the UK, with UK government research showing over half of UK investment in intangible assets was in assets protected by IPRs. The UK also has strong IP enforcement means in the form of its common law and court systems.
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the main body responsible for granting UK patents, trade marks and design rights. It does not offer a copyright registry. The IPO also oversees IP policy, education, and enforcement.
Here, we have set out an overview of the key IP issues for businesses in the UK.
SECTION 6:
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
In the UK, Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) include copyright, registered and unregistered design rights, patents, registered and unregistered trade marks, trade secrets and database rights. Less common IPRs protected by UK law also exist, such as plant variety rights and semiconductor topography rights.
There is a healthy respect for IPRs in the UK, with UK government research showing over half of UK investment in intangible assets was in assets protected by IPRs. The UK also has strong IP enforcement means in the form of its common law and court systems.
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the main body responsible for granting UK patents, trade marks and design rights. It does not offer a copyright registry. The IPO also oversees IP policy, education, and enforcement.
Here, we have set out an overview of the key IP issues for businesses in the UK.
