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IPReg is undertaking an Education Review, focused on how qualification routes into the patent attorney and trade mark attorney professions remain high-quality, responsive to needs, accessible, and sustainable. The Call for Evidence and Feedback closes on 30 April 2026. Share your views now to help shape the future of…

The Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg) has today announced that Jay Parmar will join IPReg on 18 March 2026, and become Chief Executive of the organisation following Fran Gillon’s retirement on 31 March 2026. Jay was appointed by the IPReg Board following an open recruitment process, and joins from the Joint…

Attorneys and firms should log into their accounts and complete their annual returns for 2025.  Fees for the 2026 practice year are due on 1 January 2026 and must be paid by 31 January 2026.

After 8 years in post, Fran Gillon will be retiring as Chief Executive in IPReg in March 2026.  Recruitment for this post is now open and interested candidates should contact Gatenby Sanderson.  The role is being advertised here with an application closing date of 5pm on 5 December 2025.

After more than 8 years as CEO of IPReg, Fran Gillon will be retiring at the end of March 2026. Departing Chair of IPReg Lord Chris Smith said: “During her time as Chief Executive Fran has helped to transform IPReg into a modern highly respected regulator.  She has established greatly improved relationships with…