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The Manual of Patent Practice (MOPP) explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.
Use a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to keep your invention a secret when talking to others.
1. Before you share information The best way to keep something…
List of online and paper patent forms and fees.
1. Online patent forms Please note that the search, substantive…
The Lambert toolkit is for universities and companies that wish to undertake collaborative research projects with each other.
Use these fact sheets to assist you with your patent application
You may receive a misleading invoice that requests payment for a service related to a trade mark, design, or patent. Here's some information and guidance on what to do.
Intellectual property can be bought, sold or licensed.
The Patents Act 1977 is the main law governing the patents system in the UK.
We have a number of options for you to submit your documents.
The Manual of Patent Practice explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.
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.
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.
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.
Develop your knowledge and skills in IP such as trade marks, copyright, designs and patents with our IP masterclass training course.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution and may help you resolve an intellectual property dispute.
To protect your patent outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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