Welcome to
​IP Pro Bono

Providing advice and legal support in intellectual
property cases ​for those who cannot afford to pay

Please be advised that the IP Pro Bono programme has now closed and no new applications for assistance will be accepted.
 
The following organisations provide free online clinics on an appointment basis and offer intellectual property advice and support.
 
The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA): https://www.citma.org.uk/trade-marks-ip/need-advice/free-advice-clinics.html
The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA): https://www.cipa.org.uk/ip-clinics/
LawWorks: https://www.lawworks.org.uk/legal-advice-individuals/find-legal-advice-clinic-near-you
 
King’s Intellectual Property Law Clinic offer free advice for small businesses, traders, start-ups and the self-employed: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/legal-clinic/how-we-can-help/intellectual-property
Small not-for-profit organisations can obtain free legal assistance here subject to certain eligibility criteria: https://www.lawworks.org.uk/legal-advice-not-profits
 
The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) is designed to provide access to justice for small and medium sized enterprises (“SMEs”) and individuals involved in an intellectual property dispute: https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/business-and-property-courts/business-list-general-chancery/intellectual-property-list/intellectual-property-enterprise-court-ipec/work/