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title: "Artificial Intelligence and IP Enforcement Opportunities and Challenges"
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# Artificial Intelligence and IP Enforcement Opportunities and Challenges

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15532bf0-9bfe-4275-a5df-07979f58317e

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office has completed the tender titled "Artificial Intelligence and IP Enforcement Opportunities and Challenges," which sought an external body to conduct research on the effects of artificial intelligence, particularly machine learning, within the enforcement framework of intellectual property rights. This procurement process, classified under research services (CPV code 73110000), used a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract was awarded to Menace Management Limited for a total value of £85,500, with the contract period commencing on 1st February 2021 and ending on 1st November 2021. The procurement stage was completed, with active contract status reported as of 29th January 2021.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in artificial intelligence and intellectual property law. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find the procurement accessible, as suitability for smaller businesses was indicated. Companies that can provide innovative research methodologies and insights into AI's impact on IP enforcement are particularly well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth and development in a rapidly evolving field.

## Notice

External body to deliver new and novel research into the impact of artificial intelligence, and in particular machine learning, on the enforcement framework across all intellectual property rights.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1cea471-8853-4cdf-9ba4-5bd816d63e14 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 1 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Additional buyers | ATAMIS LTD |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MENACE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2021 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1cea471-8853-4cdf-9ba4-5bd816d63e14
- 14 Apr 2021 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/270abadf-1245-4daa-b759-c98aaf98ef52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1cea471-8853-4cdf-9ba4-5bd816d63e14
  23rd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/270abadf-1245-4daa-b759-c98aaf98ef52
  14th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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