IPAN brings together organisations and individuals drawn from business, commerce, education and the IP professions in the UK, all committed to championing the importance and understanding of IP as a vital ingredient for innovation and success of businesses, large and small.
IPAN events, publications, and research activities aim to stimulate and extend debate about the role and value of IP protection in all its forms. We are constituted as a not-for-profit, membership organisation, independent of any sector lobbying group, and committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in all our activities.
IPAN membership is open to organisations and individuals (including students) with an interest in helping promote understanding of the value of IP to society. It currently includes those who use IP or depend on it in their business or profession, as well as IP educators, IP experts and economists, forming a unique, independent think-tank on IP awareness matters. The diverse background and experience of the IPAN membership is its key strength and we are keen to develop this further.
Find out more about IPAN here, becoming a member here, upcoming events here.
In the spotlight…
World Intellectual Property Organisation case study: a smart solution for food transportation
IPAN was delighted to support Global Women Inventors & innovators Network (GlobalWIIN) in 2020. We offer our congratulations to Patience Nwodu, for her invention of the Chibu Reusable Carriers for food products. Patience was the winner of the GWIIN Annual Awards...
European Inventor Award 2021, free digital ceremony. 17 June. 18:00 BST.
For the first time, the European Inventor Award ceremony will be entirely digital, aiming to reach more viewers and encourage even greater interest in intellectual property. The event, organised by the European Patent Office, is open to all and no registration is required.
IPAN review of report on IP Education in Business Schools in the US
In April 2021, the Center for Intellectual Property Understanding (CIPU) published a report on IP education in the United States, titled "IP Education at Business Schools: An Evolving Landscape". The 18 page report is accessible here. Key findings include that none of...
IP Strategy for FinTech start-ups & SMEs – video recording of event
A full recording of IPAN's live online World IP Day event - IP Strategy for FinTech start-ups and SMEs - exploring trends in FinTech IP protection and strategy, is now available. The event was streamed live on 26 April 2021, with the support of the Intellectual...
IP strategy for FinTech start-ups & SMEs – a live online event for World IP Day. 26 April 2021. 18:00 – 19:30 BST.
This IPAN online event is held with the support of the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and Nottingham Law School (NLS), part of Nottingham Trent University. John Ogier, IPAN Chairman, will lead a panel of industry, law, and academic professionals. They will explore trends in FinTech and IP protection and strategy.
IPAN responds to UKIPO Consultation on AI and IP
IPAN’s response to the UK Intellectual Property Office Open Consultation Artificial Intelligence was led by Associate Professor Dr Janice Denoncourt. The Government response was published on 23 March 2021, and can be accessed here. The IPAN board considered the role the patent system plays…
Education
The Group draws on the wide experience in the broad IPAN membership of how IP education (or the lack of it) affects graduate career prospects.
Business & Finance
Establishing IP value and exploiting the economic potential of IP assets remain much of a mystery to businesses, financiers and investors. This Group is working to help get IP understood as a key asset class for business growth and economic development.
Parliamentary
This Group aims to ensure that IPAN is known to parliamentarians and businesses alike as an independent, unbiased, authoritative IP resource.