UK IPO publishes new set of corporate priorities
The One IPO transformation, gaining a positive outcome from Retained EU Law and trade negotiations and supporting innovative SMEs are among the UK IPO’s priorities for 2023-24.
With seven key points put forward, the priorities are intended to help the UK IPO build further resilience into the IP system in the UK.
The seven priorities for 2023-2024 are as follows:
- Delivering core IP rights granting services
- Continuing to transform the way services are delivered through the One IPO Transformation Programme
- In Retained EU Law (REUL) and trade negotiations, seeking outcomes for the IP framework which benefit the UK economy
- Evaluate the office-wide approach of supporting innovative SMEs in making the most of their IP assets
- Developing strategic workforce planning capability to enable the UK IPO to build an organisation that is the right size and shape and has the skills and places it needs to deliver priorities over the longer term
- Undertaking a culture audit to better understand the current IPO culture and design future culture needs
- Confirming the vision for the IPO and developing the IPO strategy
The Minister with responsibility for IP, Viscount Camrose, said: “IP rights are the incentive for us all to innovate and create; they give individuals and businesses the confidence to develop something new, knowing they can reap the benefits of their work. Our IP framework will unlock our innovative future.”.
To explore the UK IPO’s full commitments for 2023 and 2024, please click here.