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You can make observations on the patentability of a published patent application.
A collection of guidance explaining different types of intellectual property. Including tools and case studies about protecting IP in your business.
What intellectual property is, how you can protect it, and which of copyright, patents, design right and trade marks applies to your work
Apply to the Public Trustee to find out if a tenancy has been ended after a tenant's death
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your Intellectual Property (IP) rights in South Korea.
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
This guidance summarises the types of defects to which the leaseholder protections in the Building Safety Act 2022 apply.
A copyright notice is a concise note published by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) providing basic copyright guidance.
You can use the Right to Contest application to challenge government to sell land or property if you believe it’s not needed and could be put to better economic use.
Information for UK nationals living in the EU, EEA EFTA countries and Switzerland since before 1 January 2021, including guidance on residency and healthcare.
Licensing requirements for importers and exporters, duty rates, reliefs and import VAT for printed books, newspapers and related products.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
Watch our caseworkers' top tips to make sure your applications are complete and correct. Avoid more than 20 common requisition points.
This page provides practical information to help you make the most of your IP when doing business in Kazakhstan.
Information from the National Health Service on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living
What we require from each different type of landlord and the approach we will take
A unitary patent will protect your invention in up to 25 EU countries and will be subject to the jurisdiction of the Unified Patent Court.
Find a list of codes for the types of Government Department licences that can be declared for imports and exports in Data Element 2/3 (Appendix 5C).
Intellectual property can be bought, sold or licensed.
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