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IPReg appoints new Chief Executive Officer

The Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg) has appointed Jay Parmar as its new Chief Executive Officer, following an open recruitment process.

10th Feb 2026 | News
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Help inform IPReg’s education review

The Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg) is calling on IP professionals and members of the public to help shape the next phase in its education review.

3rd Feb 2026 | News
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The hybrid advantage: Why the future of trade mark law is AI and human

How will legal-grade AI and human expertise combine to transform trade mark clearance, risk management and brand protection in an increasingly complex global landscape?

27th Jan 2026 | Feature
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UK IPO publishes guidance on new fee implementation

The Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has published guidance on how the new fee structure will be implemented from 1st April 2026, clarifying when old and new fees will apply.

26th Jan 2026 | News
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Important changes to the Nice Classification system

The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has published its 13th edition of the Nice Classification, introducing changes affecting new trade mark filings from 1st January 2026.

20th Jan 2026 | News
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Call for views on judicial salary structure

The Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) has launched a call for evidence as part of its major review of the judicial salary structure across the UK.

16th Jan 2026 | News
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EUIPO Executive Director João Negrão to keynote our Spring Conference

We're delighted to announce that João Negrão, Executive Director of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), will deliver the keynote address at our Spring Conference 2026.

14th Jan 2026 | News
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Cast your vote: What's the UK's most iconic trade mark?

The Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has launched a poll inviting the public to vote for the UK's most iconic trade mark as part of celebrations marking 150 years since the country's first trade mark registration.

7th Jan 2026 | News
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