Implementing the Hargreaves review

In May 2011 Professor Ian Hargreaves published his Independent review of IP & growth. The 10 recommendations were broadly accepted in the Government's response (402Kb) issued on 3 August 2011.

We will be using this page to provide updates, data, consultation information and progress reports on the work we’re doing and where we are making progress.

Progress to date

January 2013

• Designs consultation - publication of responses  
  
  Today, Wednesday 9 January 2013, the Government published a summary of responses (806Kb) received during its consultation on the Reform of the UK Designs Legal Framework. The Government received 38 responses from interested parties.
  
  This document summarises responses to the consultation and does not include any policy decisions or announcements. Decisions made as a result of the consultation will be published as soon as possible.