PA "delighted" at IP attache implementation

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Wed, 23/03/2011 - 15:24 Publishers Association chief executive Richard Mollet has said he is "delighted" at the government's implementation of a network of intellectual property (IP) attaches, announced in its Budget reforms today [23rd March]. The chancellor, George Osborne, included the proposal for IP representatives to be stationed at UK embassies all over the world, in his "Plan for Growth". The PA has been calling for the move for some time. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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