Customer feedback - April to June 2009

Compilation of compliments made by customers during the period of April to June 2009.
Compliments Response and additional measures taken
A customer thanked the office for delivering a "First class service." Not necessary.
A customer found the customer service to be competent and professional saying "I have been fully informed as to the 'the system' and treated with respect." Not necessary.
The customer was very satisfied saying that it was "Most unusual to get this sort of service from a government dept. and much appreciated." Not necessary.
The customer praised staff saying “Very nice and I felt I could ask her anything without feeling uncomfortable. This has been the case during my dealings with the office throughout the 9 years I have needed any help or advice.” Not necessary.
A customer commented “Well impressed. Nice to speak to someone who is interested not only in his job but also interested in doing the best for the customer.” Not necessary.
One customer praised the enquiry service saying “Just a great professional service.” Not necessary.
Another customer said “Ace! Because I didn't know what I was talking about and could not really explain myself! Very polite and helped a lot. Thank you.” Not necessary.
The customer stated “what a wonderful and excellent service” following the completion of his search & advisory patent search report. Not necessary.
A quality service was recognised by another customer “Very helpful and direct in answering my query - extremely time efficient.” Not necessary.
Another customer commented “Up to the usual high standards. UKIPO is certainly one of the most helpful (if not the most helpful) IP offices I deal with.” Not necessary.
A person new to IP said “I was slightly nervous whilst making my enquiry due to my lack of knowledge in this field, the person I spoke to was very patient and polite. Excellent.” Not necessary.
A self confessed technophobe said “I have had occasion to ring in for help a number of times and have spoken to several and they're always a great help, nothing seems to be too much trouble.” Not necessary.
A customer found our filing services easy to use saying “Compared with the USPTO you have clarity and it shines!” Not necessary.
A first time user of our services found the website to be very helpful. Not necessary.
The customer said that information on the website is accessible and very well presented. He also said that unlike many sites which are impenetrable and badly structured, ours was a pleasant surprise! Not necessary.
Another customer wrote “The Patent filing system is excellent & very effective. The offices consideration is appreciated. Thank you” Not necessary.
Complementing the office on the IP game on the website, a customer said it was a great help, easy to use and an excellent and entertaining way to get to grips with the basics of IP. Not necessary.
A customer passed on his appreciation for the informative and well presented seminar given at the Exeter Business Advice Open Day. Not necessary.
The quality and usefulness of the IP Crime Group's POCA leaflet was highlighted by one customer. Not necessary.
A POCA presentation was very well received with several compliments about the content and effective presentational style. Not necessary.
A customer rates the office as “First class” saying “Having experience with I.P. Offices abroad I would say UK is by far the best.” Not necessary.
Our literature was praised by one customer who said the brochure is brilliant. Not necessary.
The customer wrote to highlight the excellent experience he had dealing with staff when filing for a Trade Mark. He found them always helpful, professional and efficient. Not necessary.
A customer was very impressed with the way his concerns regarding the provision of an electronic office copy had been handled both promptly and sensitively. Not necessary.