Intellectual Property Office (IPO)
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is responsible within the UK for IP policy; educating businesses and consumers about IP rights and responsibilities; supporting IP enforcement; and granting UK patents, trade marks, design rights and copyright.
Further useful information on IP is available via these links:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/intellectual-property-for-business/ip-for-business-tools
https://www.ipo.gov.uk/ip-support
Ihttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/protecting-your-uk-intellectual-property-abroad