We are the official government body responsible for granting Intellectual Property (IP) rights in the United Kingdom (UK). These rights include: Patents, Designs, Trade Marks and Copyright.

As an Executive Agency of the Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS), we are responsible for the role of IP rights and support innovation.

Candidates are required to hold at least a second class degree in engineering, science or mathematics (or have relevant industrial experience).

We are seeking people with highly developed analytical skills and communication skills necessary to express complex technical and legal arguments clearly. We require candidates who are self-motivated and willing to take responsibility for their own decisions.

The UK-IPO is based in a modern purpose-built office near Newport, South Wales. We offer an attractive package of salary, pension, flexible family friendly working conditions and generous holidays.

The UK-IPO is based in a modern purpose-built office near Newport, South Wales. We offer an attractive package of salary, pension, flexible family friendly working conditions and generous holidays.