Intellectual Property Office

Intellectual Property Office sponsorship questions

Does Intellectual Property Office sponsor visas?

Yes. Intellectual Property Office in Newport holds a UK Home Office sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for the Skilled Worker route.

Can Intellectual Property Office sponsor a Skilled Worker visa?

Yes. Intellectual Property Office is licensed for the Skilled Worker route, so it can sponsor an eligible job that meets the salary threshold and skill level for that role.

What is Intellectual Property Office's sponsor licence rating?

Worker (A rating). An A rating means the sponsor is fully compliant and can issue Certificates of Sponsorship; a B rating means it is on a Home Office action plan and cannot sponsor new workers until it returns to an A rating.

How long has Intellectual Property Office held a sponsor licence?

Intellectual Property Office has appeared on the register of licensed sponsors since 7 May 2026. Register history on this page shows any removals or reinstatements since then.

Is Intellectual Property Office hiring visa-sponsored roles?

The register shows who is licensed to sponsor, not who is hiring. Check Intellectual Property Office's careers page and the job-search links on this page.