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About CIPA
Our philosophy The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA) is dedicated to championing and supporting innovation in the United Kingdom and fostering a culture of creativity and growth. Our mission is to support our members in their pursuit of excellence and to actively contribute to the development of the intellectual property landscape nationally and internationally.
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Resources for SMEs
If you run a UK business, large or small, and you create your own new products or processes, you could boost your profits by patenting your developments.
Why should I protect my ideas?
Why should I protect my ideas?
If you are going to invest in the research, development, production and marketing of innovative products, you deserve to be able to stop competitors from profiting from your ideas.
Why do I need a Chartered Patent Attorney?
Why do I need a Chartered Patent Attorney?
If you come up with an idea that no one has had before, it could be valuable. You’ll want to make sure that somebody else doesn’t commercialise it before you. This is where a Chartered Patent Attorney comes in.
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News 13 July 2026CIPA welcomes Government plans to unlock finance for IP-rich businesses
The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys has welcomed the Government’s announcement of measures designed to improve access to finance for innovative businesses by encouraging greater lending to companies whose value...Committee Updates, Member News 8 July 2026Committee Updates – June 2026
Want to know what CIPA’s committees have been working on? We have pulled together the latest summaries and key actions from recent...Member News 24 June 2026UK IPO confirms retention of web filing while contingency options are developed for service continuity
The Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has provided reassurances that its web filing service will not be decommissioned until an appropriate contingency...Member News, News 24 June 2026Intellectual Property Paralegal Apprenticeship Pathway
Developing the next generation of skilled IP support professionals is vital to the future of the profession. While many legal training programmes...What we do
Resource and support We are the professional and examining body for the UK’s 3,000 practicing patent attorneys, promoting their status and influence and providing resources for their lifelong professional development. With total membership of around 5,000, we are the largest IP organisation in the country.
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What our committees do
Our committees bring members together to shape policy, share expertise, support professional standards, and represent the profession’s interests across key areas of intellectual property practice.
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Charter and bye-laws
CIPA’s Charter and bye-laws set out our constitutional framework, defining our objectives, governance structure, member rights and responsibilities, and the rules guiding our operations and decision-making.
Full mission and strategic priorities
Full mission and strategic priorities
Our mission and strategic priorities set out our purpose, long-term vision, and key objectives, guiding activities to support members, uphold standards and advance the patent profession.
CIPA Journal
CIPA Journal
The CIPA Journal is the Institute’s monthly publication, providing news, analysis, technical updates and commentary to inform, support and showcase thought leadership across the UK intellectual property profession.
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Consultation responses
CIPA’s consultation responses set out the Institute’s considered views on proposals from government departments, regulators and international bodies, representing members’ expertise and influencing the development of intellectual property law.Shopping Bag (0)
