Today, IPO outlines the details of its ‘One IPO’ Transformation - a five-year programme to transform IP services and enhance the value IPO adds to the UK economy
The One IPO transformation programme will not just replicate and modernise IPO’s current processes, systems and services. It will completely transform the way they are delivered to make the most of modern digital technology.
The centrepiece of the programme is a single, integrated system for all registered IP rights (patents, trade marks and designs). This will allow creatives, innovators and businesses to seamlessly apply for, manage and research all of their IP rights in one place. Having more efficient digital services will allow us to provide new services in the future, not just helping people to protect their ideas, but empowering them to use and commercialise their IP.
Explaining the reasons behind the transformation programme, IPO CEO Tim Moss said:
Amanda Solloway – Minister for Science, Research and Education’, lent her support to the plans, saying:
Full details of the One IPO Transformation have been published in our Transformation Prospectus. A virtual transformation event will also be held at 11am to midday on 12 May 2021 where you will have the opportunity to put your questions about IPO’s transformation to the leaders of the programme.
IPO will also be running a series of user testing sessions to get feedback from customers throughout the programme. If you’d like to get involved contact usertesting@ipo.gov.uk to take part in user testing.