From the beginning of January 2009, the IP Federation became the operating name for the Trade Marks, Patents and Designs Federation.  The new name portrays a contemporary, fresher image for the Federation, which continues to represent the views of UK industry on intellectual property (IP) policy and practice matters within the EU, the UK and internationally. 

The Federation was founded in 1920 and today enjoys an enviable reputation for its professional and insightful views on IP strategy, policy and legislation. It is testimony to the work and standing of the Federation that many of the earliest members are still members today. But the Federation has always moved with the times and has continually attracted new members, many of those in industries which did not even exist when the Federation was founded.

Policy papers produced by the Federation are the result of rigorous debate among leading corporate IP practitioners and, as such, are well informed and based on practical expert experience. The Federation’s views are widely circulated – and welcomed - among IP decision-makers and influencers in UK, Europe and beyond. Notably, the Federation is the only pan-sectoral, industry group in the UK dedicated to the full range of IP (patents, trade marks, designs, copyright, etc).  Since its members are not only IP owners but also users of IP owned by others the Federation is recognised for its balanced arguments reflecting the many facets of the IP debate.

For further information contact:

Sheila Draper, Company Secretary

IP Federation
Fifth Floor
63-66 Hatton Garden
London
EC1N 8LE

tel: 020 7242 3923

page last amended: 30 Apr 2009