Professional Associations:

The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA) is the professional and examining body for patent attorneys in the United Kingdom.

The EPI is the Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office, the professional body representing all European Patent Attorneys.

The independent regulatory body for the Patent Attorney and Trade Mark Attorney professions In the United Kingdom.
Patent and Trade Mark Offices:

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright.

The EPO’s core activity is the search and examination of patent applications and the grant of European patents.
Other Organisations

Technology Scotland is the representative body for the Emerging and Enabling (E&E) Technology Community in Scotland.

Scottish EDGE is Scotland’s biggest business funding competition, offering grants and loans from £10,000 to £150,000 to help grow your startup, social enterprise or charity.

A group of like-minded professionals working in IP, committed to improving equality, diversity and inclusivity in our community.

The International Trademark Association (INTA) is a global association of brand owners and professionals dedicated to supporting trademarks and related intellectual property.




