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Intellectual Property Office
IPOThe Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright. IPO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology , supported by 1 public body .
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright. IPO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology , supported by 1 public body .
Senior Staff
Adam Williams
Chief Executive and Comptroller General, IPO
Andy Bartlett
Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Services, IPO
Sian-Nia Davies
Chief Digital Data & Technology Officer (CDDTO)
Michael Prior
Interim Director of Rights Policy
Steph Bell
Director of Strategy
Neil Hartley
Director of Finance, IPO
Natasha Chick
Director of Enforcement, Business and International Directorate
Penny Phillpotts
Director of People and Place
Harry Rich
Chair of Non-executive Board, IPO
Catherine Salway
Non-executive board member, IPO
Clem Brohier
Non-executive board member, IPO
Timothy Render
Non-executive board member, IPO
Hilary Newiss
Non-executive board member, IPO
Harriet Kelsall
Non-executive board member, IPO
Kirsty Whitehead
Non-executive board member, IPO
Latest Publications
IPO launches Knowledge Asset Management Hub
Press release
Shop second-hand with confidence
Press release
Companies House and Intellectual Property Office (IPO) join forces to warn about unsolicited payment requests
News story
Intellectual Property Office publishes Corporate Plan 2026 to 2027
News story
New digital patents services have launched
News story
Poll reveals public’s most iconic trade marks as register turns 150
Press release