IP Connect - July 2024
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IP Connect is the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) official stakeholder newsletter. Each month we will share updates on our policies and priorities. Subscribe now to get the latest IP news direct to your LinkedIn dashboard.
IPO welcomes new IP Minister
The IPO welcomes the announcement that Feryal Clark has been appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology, with responsibility for IP.
During the Minister's first full week in post, Adam Williams (IPO CEO) and Harry Rich (Chair of the IPO Steering Board) were delighted to meet with the Minister to discuss how we will work together to ensure the UK's IP system remains one of the most highly regarded in the world and continues to support creativity and innovation.?
Our parent department, the newly enhanced Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), is focused on transforming services and delivering economic growth through science and technology. Through our refreshed strategy and ambitious digital transformation programme, we’re ready to play our part in delivering this mission. We look forward to working closely with the new minister and teams across government to enhance the UK’s world-leading IP system, driving and securing innovation and creativity.
IPO celebrates first filing in new digital service
The IPO celebrates a landmark moment, with the first patent application successfully filed on the new fully digital ‘One IPO’ patents service.
We also debuted our new AI-powered patent allocation tool, which slashes the time taken to get the patent application to the right team from 14 days to a matter of seconds. This enables a more streamlined and efficient service.
The news of the first patent being filed comes as the?IPO?ramps up its pilot of the new service, where some customers are given early access to test and give their feedback ahead of the expected launch to all patents customers in early 2025.
Peter Kyle , Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, said:?
"The IPO’s new service is an embodiment of our vision to transform how we deliver slicker and quicker digital services to the British public.
The One?IPO?system will make it easier for users to bring their new innovations to market. Through the application of cutting-edge AI, it will also change what is currently a weeks-long administrative process into one taking a matter of seconds.
This represents a true revolution in efficiency, supporting innovators to deliver the solutions which will kickstart our economic growth and usher in a new era of productivity."
IPO launches 'world-leading' SEPs resource hub?
This month, a new SEPs resource hub for businesses in the UK seeking guidance on navigating this often-complex ecosystem was launched.??
It is widely accepted that?SEPs?are of growing importance to the UK economy, as they enable the development and implementation of innovative technologies across key sectors by ensuring that technologies are accessible and interoperable.?
The Hub aims to help businesses improve their understanding of the?SEPs ecosystem, providing guidance and other resources to help navigate this ecosystem.?
Matt Dixon , President of The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys , said:
"Standard Essential Patents are an important part of the intellectual property landscape in many industries, so the launch of the SEP?Hub will provide further support to businesses, which CIPA fully supports. It is great to see the?UK IPO leading the world in providing such support."??
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UK joins partners at WIPO General Assembly?
2024 is a historic year for WIPO, with two diplomatic conferences.??
Between 9 and 17 July, a delegation from the UK, led by IPO CEO Adam Williams, engaged with international partners at the World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO General Assembly (GA).??
During the first week of the GA, we signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan, aimed at developing further bilateral cooperation to strengthen our respective IP systems.??
There were also discussions between Adam Williams and WIPO Director-General Daren Tang hosted by the UK Ambassador, Simon Manley, which provided an important opportunity for UK and WIPO engagement ahead of the Design Law Treaty Diplomatic Conference.?
During the second week, the UK joined WIPO Green as a partner, signalling the UK's commitment to supporting green innovation.??
WIPO Green is an online platform which supports global efforts to address climate change. The platform connects providers and seekers of environmentally friendly technologies to accelerate green innovation.
IP crime unit seizes ￡100,000 of fake football shirts during UEFA Euro 2024??
This summer, the IPO’s Intelligence and Law Enforcement team coordinated efforts with the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit and UK Border Force to tackle counterfeiting during UEFA Euro 2024.?
In partnership with 耐克 , 阿迪达斯 and Back Four Brand Protection , around ￡100,000 worth of fake football shirts and kits were seized across the country in the run up to and during the tournament.?
Eight people were also arrested for offences relating to the sale and distribution of counterfeit goods.
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4 个月Well done, team! I always look forward to receiving these updates. Congratulations on the landmark moment with the new ‘One IPO’ patents service and the debut of the AI-powered patent allocation tool. Exciting to see such innovative strides towards a more efficient service. Keep up the great work! ????????????