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***the* *Intellectual Property Awareness Network: IPAN***

updated: 26 June 2009

IPAN is an informal network of professional and business organisations with a shared interest in improving awareness and understanding of patents, trade marks, designs, copyright and other intellectual property rights

on this site you will find:

basic information about intellectual property (IP) rights - patents, trademarks, designs, copyright and the like - to help you understand more about its importance in commerce and industry, especially in the UK

reliable sources of external information about IP

briefs on topical IP issues

news items from the IP scene such as:

Conran urges UK Parliamentarians to lead the world in robust IP .... Illegal digital copying: out of control? ..... more IP awareness needed in Europe.... ... inventors awarded £1.5 million by UK Court.... stopping piracy in the supply chain....

coming IP awareness events
but please note... the information is only for guidance and is not a substitute for seeking appropriate professional advice

membership of IPAN:

membership is open to any organisation with an interest in improving awareness of IP and of its value to society

find out more here
contact us
download the IPAN brochure (Adobe pdf file)

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raising intellectual property awareness

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