The IP Federation is pleased to announce that Kevin Scott has been elected as the new President of the Federation, effective 10 July 2026.
Kevin is a UK Chartered Patent Attorney, European Patent Attorney and UPC representative with over 25 years of experience in IP matters. He joined
The European Commission has launched a Call for Evidence as part of its review of the 2019 Copyright in the Digital Single Market Directive (DSM Directive).This comes at a critical moment, as innovation increasingly relies on data analytics and use of AI.
The IP Federation supports
The IP Federation was pleased to convene senior leaders from public institutions, international organisations and industry at its Global Leaders’ Dialogue on Intellectual Property, held on 6 May during the week of the INTA Annual Meeting 2026 in London.
Chaired by IP Federation President Sarah Vaughan,
The IP Federation has today submitted its formal response to the call for evidence from the IPReg Education Review closing 30 April 2026.
The IP Federation’s response argues that IP education and qualification routes must evolve to reflect the realities of modern in‑house practice. It highlights
On 26 April, we celebrate World Intellectual Property Day and the vital role IP plays in powering innovation across the world of sport.
From cutting-edge sports medicine to immersive fan experiences, intellectual property enables organisations to invest in new technologies, protect their innovations, and bring transformative
Improving the IP framework to meet the needs of innovative industry
Response to call for evidence from IPReg Education Review
Amicus curiae brief on Enlarged Board of Appeal case G 1/25 (“Hydroponics”)
IP Federation response to UK IPO consultation on changes to the UK designs framework
IP Federation response to the standard essential patents (SEPs) consultation
IPReg consultation on 2026 practising fees, budget and 2026 business plan
IP Federation response to AI and copyright consultation
Microsoft Corporation v Suinno Mobile and AI Technologies Licensing Oy
IP Federation response to the IPReg consultation on the 2025/2026 business plan
Amicus Curiae Brief on Enlarged Board of Appeal case G 1/23
Text and data mining (TDM) in the UK
IPO transformation programme: second consultation – IP Federation response
Online consultation on the proposed amendments to the Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal
European Commission consultation on Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (TTBER)
Transformation consultation – Potential legislative changes for IPO digital transformation – IP Federation response
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill – IP Federation response
