World Intellectual Property (IP) Day 2025 acknowledged every year on 26th April, the world recognises the vital role intellectual property (IP) plays in driving innovation and creativity. It’s a chance to celebrate the creators, inventors, and entrepreneurs who bring fresh ideas to life – and to spotlight how IP rights help protect their hard work.
This year’s theme is especially vibrant:
“IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP.”
Music moves us. It inspires connection, drives culture, and builds powerful personal and commercial brands. But behind every beat, riff, or lyric is an artist – a creative individual or business – whose work deserves recognition, respect, and protection.
Why Music and IP Belong Together
The music industry is built on intellectual property. From the moment a lyric is written or a melody recorded, IP rights come into play. Copyrights, trade marks, and performance rights are what enable creators to:
- Own their work – and stop others copying it
- Earn a living – through licensing, streaming, royalties and performances
- Build a brand – using trade marks, visual identity and reputation
- Keep innovating – knowing their ideas won’t be unfairly exploited
Without IP rights, many artists would struggle to sustain their careers — and the industry itself would risk losing the next generation of talent.
IP Isn’t Just for Pop Stars
World IP Day 2025 isn’t just for musicians or record labels. It’s a reminder to all creators, entrepreneurs, and businesses that your ideas, names and content matter – and they need protection.
Whether you’re a solo artist performing in local venues, a DJ running events, or a business selling branded headphones or music lessons, your brand identity is key. That includes your business name, your visuals, and your online presence.
How We Support Creatives and Music Businesses
At National Business Register, we help artists, producers, creators, and industry professionals protect their ideas, brands, and innovations.
We can support you with:
- Trade mark registration – protect your stage name, brand, or event name
- Registered design filing – for logos, merchandise, or unique product designs
- IP strategy advice – helping you understand what rights you have and how to use them
- Trade mark watching – so no one else profits from your name or reputation
We’ve supported thousands of UK businesses, including many in the creative industries, to take control of their IP and reduce the risk of costly disputes down the line.
Final Note: Let’s Back UK Creatives
This World IP Day, let’s recognise the incredible value the creative industries bring to the UK – not just culturally, but economically too. If you work in music or represent creatives through an association or agency, we’d love to help you protect what you’re building.
Get in touch to find out how we can support your IP journey.
Call 0800 069 9090 or email info@nbrg.co.uk
