A new online search tool for UK patents launched on the 22nd January to make it easier for businesses and innovators to search and access patent information, supporting UK growth and innovation.
One IPO Search, developed by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO), replaces the previous Ipsum service, which has served UK innovators well for 13 years – handling approximately 200,000 patent searches in the last 12 months alone.
The new service offers enhanced features to help IP professionals and the public searching for UK patents more easily. It represents a ‘generational leap’ which will transform how customers can search or and discover patents, opening up the IPO’s data to all UK citizens. In addition to One IPO Search, the transformation programme will deliver a suite of new digital services in the second half of 2025, including a streamlined patent applications services and innovative account management systems.
Key features:
The new service makes UK patent searching more accessible through:
- Simple keyword searching – find relevant patents by describing your product or technology in everyday language
- Visual data analysis – spot market trends without needing specialist knowledge
- Downloadable patent information – share findings easily with your team
- Clear, user-friendly interface – navigate patent information without requiring technical expertise
Worcestershire businesses that would like to find out more about how the launch of One IPO Search can support their innovation ambitions, please visit the following link – New patent search tool to boost UK innovation – GOV.UK
