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Policy development is carried on by the Patent Office's Intellectual Property and Innovation Directorate (IPID), including preparation of new UK legislation, intellectual property enforcement policy, and participation in international negotiations. The Patent Office also has direct administrative responsibility for examining and issuing or rejecting Patent s, and maintaining registers of intellectual property including patents, Design s and Trademark s in the United Kingdom. In the UK, as in most countries (bar the odd exception) there is no general statutory register of copyright. Therefore, there is no direct administration required in copyright matters. Recently, the Patent Office has also been given statutory powers to offer "Patent Office Opinions" on patent validity and infringement disputes; and to offer Alternative Dispute Resolution services. The Patent Office is led by the Comptroller General of Patents, Trade Marks and Designs, currently Ron Marchant , who is also Trade Mark Registrar, Designs Registrar and Chief Executive of the Office. Since 1991 , the UK Patent Office has had its headquarters in Newport , South Wales , but a small branch office in London has been maintained for the benefit of the large professional community based there and for communication with central government. SEE ALSO
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