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Section last updated: January 2021.
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The Manual of Patent Practice explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.
In order to better understand the process of applying for a design, we recommend you view the design timeline.
Guidance for copyright owners on how to grant a licence for, sell or market their work.
The date of grant and date of publication will be available online for all UK national registered designs.
The Patents Rules 2007 set out the detailed procedures under the Patents Act 1977, and came into force on 17 December 2007.
This explains the rules governing address for service for intellectual property rights in the UK.
The Patents Act 1977 is the main law governing the patents system in the UK.
Sections (1.01 - 1.47) last updated: October 2024.
Guidance for businesses and organisations holding EU trade marks at the end of the transition period.
The Formalities Manual explains the Intellectual Property Office's formalities examination practice under the Patents Act 1977.
Information on paying by card, cheque, bank transfer or deposit account.
Finding the right advice and advisor is the first step in making the best decisions for your invention or business.
Summary of the government's ongoing programme of work to develop a code of practice on copyright and AI.
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
Like other forms of property, you can buy, sell and license IP, it is important you understand the value your trade mark, patent or design.
Invalidation is the legal procedure which allows anyone to try and remove a trade mark from our register as if it had never been registered
Sections (2.01 - 2.41) last updated January 2024.
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