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The Office is the official government body responsible for granting Intellectual Property (IP) rights in the United Kingdom (UK). These rights include:

• Patents
• Designs
• Trade marks
• Copyright

The Office is part of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and is responsible for the role of IP rights support innovation through our core legal functions.

The Office also supports innovation by ensuring that IP law and policy reflect the needs of an evolving, knowledge based, competitive economy. The Office’s IP awareness raising activities promote the benefits of IP, which in turn encourages innovation.

Website: www.patent.gov.uk