Mike Weatherley, Interlectual Property (IP) Advisor to the Prime Minister backs todays 14th annual IP Day.
World IP Day was established in 2000 by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) and is held every year on April 26. The purpose of the day is to promote discussion of the role of Intellectual Property in encouraging innovation and creativity.
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Mike recently wrote to the Prime Minister to praise the excellent work of the newly-formed national Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU), which tackles IP crime around the country.
In his statement, the Prime Minister said: “Helping UK business develop its IP has been a top priority for the Government and we have made some good progress with new funding, new tax incentives and improved enforcement when things do go wrong. I want us to continue that journey.”
Mike said: “Intellectual Property is so important to our country. The creative industries alone add over £70 billion to our economy, which is why we must protect that asset. I am pleased that the Prime Minister has marked the importance of Intellectual Property on World IP Day and will continue to champion the significance of IP in my role as his adviser.”
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