The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is celebrating the submission of the first patent application through its new fully digital ‘One IPO’ patents service. This initiative aims to offer a more streamlined and efficient process.

Additionally, the IPO is implementing a new AI-powered patent allocation tool, which ensures that patent applications are directed to the appropriate team within seconds, compared to the previous 14-day timeframe.

The new patents service is expected to launch to the public in early 2025, with a new service for trademarks, designs, and IPO tribunals scheduled for 2026. In the meantime, the IPO is seeking more participants for the pilot phase of their new patents service.

For more information on how to participate, visit: Taking Part in Our Patents Pilot.