Petition · past parliament · Department for Business and Trade
Create a free independent body for Intellectual Property (IP) cases
Closed
50 signatures
What the petition asks
Create an independent body which mediates and decides on intellectual property cases between companies. This could make it easier for smaller companies and entrepreneurs to pursue Intellectual Property cases against larger companies.
Currently, the Intellectual Property Office has a mediation service, however they are not able to make binding decisions. I think that a new body which can make legally binding decisions where companies are found to have infringed upon intellectual property laws is required. This body could prevent the need for legal court proceedings, avoiding the extensive costs which smaller companies might not be able to afford.
Timeline
| 20 May 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
50
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
20 May 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.