Intellectual property
What we do
A robust IP regime, and an ability to generate revenue from commercialising IP, is essential to knowledge driven sectors. The ownership and enforcement of IP rights are therefore of fundamental importance to the UK economy. The CBI ensures that these messages are effectively conveyed in Whitehall and Brussels.
News and publications

CBI responds to government consultation on copyright
Backing for objective to put forward proposals that will 'improve the contribution of the copyright system to UK economic growth'

EU data protection reforms risk strangling innovation - CBI
Plans to reform data protection laws in Europe will restrict and burden businesses and threaten innovation, the CBI said today

CBI submission to call for evidence on the EU data protection proposals
CBI submission to the Ministry of Justice’s Call for Evidence on the European Commission’s data protection proposals: EU data protection reforms risk strangling innovation

Unitary Patent for Europe on agenda at Baroness Wilcox meeting
CBI reiterates concerns of industry surrounding unitary patent

CBI response to Hargreaves Review of Intellectual Property and Growth
The IP framework in the UK is fit for purpose

Robust intellectual property system critical for growth - CBI
The UK has a world-class Intellectual Property (IP) framework, which must be maintained to support continuing investment and growth, the CBI said today.
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