About the IP Federation
Improving the IP Framework to Meet the Needs of Innovative Industry
The IP Federation represents the views of UK industry in both IPR policy and practice matters within the EU, the UK and internationally. It believes that a cost effective, high quality IPR framework is a critical component in industry's present and future successes in the global economy.
The policy papers on this website represent the views of the innovative and influential companies which are members of this well-established trade association.
Influential and Respected: A History of Success
The Trade Marks Patents and Designs Federation, as it was called from inception until 2009, when it changed its operating name to IP Federation, was the first UK pan-industry intellectual property trade association established to represent member companies nationally and internationally. It was founded in 1920 in order to co-ordinate the views of industry and commerce in the United Kingdom, and to make representations to the appropriate authorities on policy and practice in intellectual property matters.
Its input into both IP policy and practical IPR strategies continue in the 21st century, striving to ensure that governments and regulatory authorities in Europe and nationally meet the needs of industry.
IP Federation biographies
James Hayles, President
James took over from Roger Burt as
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, walking and sailing.
David England, Company Secretary
David joined the IP Federation as Secretary in June 2010. He is a UK and European patent attorney with 25 years' experience gained at Reckitt & Colman, Astra Pharmaceuticals and BTG International. During his career, he has worked extensively on the creation, defence and licensing of intellectual property (mainly patents, but also designs and trade marks), and has represented his employers on both the Patents and Designs Committees of the IP Federation.
In his spare time, he sings with the highly-regarded BBC Symphony Chorus, performing regularly at venues including the Barbican and the Royal Albert Hall.
Connie Garrett, Administrative Assistant
Connie has been employed by the IP Federation as a part-time Admin Assistant since March 2006. She previously worked within education as a PA / secretary supporting Heads of Schools.
She is married with two grown-up children and enjoys cycling, dancing, swimming, yoga, knitting, sewing, cooking, gardening and running her allotment.
Vice-presidents
Dr R. J. Burt
Mr T. Frain
Dr M. Jewess
Mr D. O. Lewis, OBE
Mr A. Sugden
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Revision of the rules for the assessment of licensing agreements for the transfer of technology
The IP Federation has submitted a response to the European Commission's public...
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PCT International Search and Supplementary International Search
The IP Federation has submitted views in favour of the proposal to modify...
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Trends and Events
The annual newsletter in which the Federation reviews its previous twelve months’...
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Unitary Patent Regulation and Unified Patent Court Agreement
The IP Federation has put forward views in favour of a properly designed and...
(January 23, 2012) read more »»
