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Study on the use of patents and alternative intellectual property mechanisms by UK firms, and the impact of such use on firm performance.
An unofficial consolidated version of the patents related sections of parts 5 and 6 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
The Patents Act 1977 is the main law governing the patents system in the UK.
How to take someone to the Patents Court for using a patent or registered design without permission.
An overview of the changes to patents worksharing taking place on 1 October 2014.
List of online and paper patent forms and fees.
These statistics include the latest two years of monthly data for patents, trade marks, and designs, based on IPO administrative data.
You can make an application to amend your patent after it has been granted either with us or at the Court.
These guidelines set out how the IPO examines patent applications for medical inventions.
The tool is a major advance in how the IPO performs patent searches.
These statistics include monthly data for patents, trade marks and designs.
SEPs are of growing importance to the UK economy. The IPO is committed to ensuring the current SEPs framework functions effectively to encourage innovation and promote competition.
The statistics in this report provides factual information relating to applications and registrations of intellectual property registered rights during 2022.
Use this form to apply for a patent to be restored
This Code of Practice is written for patent applicants and agents to identify best practices in UK patent application process.
Details of what is considered as military technology or prejudicial to national security or public safety when applying for a patent.
The statistics in this report provides factual information relating to applications and registrations of intellectual property registered rights during 2020.
From 1 July 2022, WIPO Standard ST.26 specifies new requirements for biological sequence listings included in patent applications.
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