Yesterday, on the eve of World IP Day, the UK Intellectual Property Office published its priorities for 2023 - 2024 demonstrating the UK government's commitment to intellectual property.
The priorities are set out in detail in the IPO's Corporate Report.
These include targets on delivering its core IP rights-granting services, continuing its One IPO Transformation Programme, further work with SMEs to help them make the most of their IP assets, and in Retained EU Law (REUL) and trade negotiations, seeking outcomes for the IP framework which benefit the UK economy.
CEO Adam Williams summarises the key activities the IPO will be undertaking in the coming months and the projected outcomes, with an upbeat introduction from the Minister for IP, Viscount Camrose.
The government is committed to supporting innovative and creative businesses across the UK. Our manifesto sets out our aim for the UK to be the best place in the world for inventors, creators and innovators to turn their ideas into reality and find success. Our Innovation Strategy committed to increasing innovation and defined the pillars through which we will achieve our vision: For the UK to be a global hub for innovation...
In bringing together the five technologies of tomorrow – Quantum, AI, Engineering Biology, Semiconductors, Future Telecoms, alongside Life Sciences, Space, Green Technologies and Intellectual Property – the government will foster the right conditions for innovation and research... As Minister for Intellectual Property, I know how important IP is to achieve this.