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UK overseas intellectual property attaché network
Thinking of doing business in Southeast Asia, China, Latin America, North America, Gulf States and India? Help and advice is available through our IP liaison officers (attachés).
Details
Also referred to as Intellectual Property (IP) attachés, the IP liaison officers work with local UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT). and Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) leads to provide support for UK businesses seeking advice on local IP matters.
They also:
raise awareness of IP through business outreach. This includes briefing business delegations, joint webinars with DBT and local trade associations
liaise with host governments and stakeholders about local and international IP frameworks / environment.