Intellectual property: Patents
A collection of guidance about applying for, managing and enforcing a patent. Patents help protect a product or process, for example machines and medicines.
Apply for a patent
Search services
Forms and fees
Managing patents
Objecting, challenging and resolving patent disputes
Patent protection abroad
Patents Act, rules and practice
Research
Last updated 20 December 2023 + show all updates
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Added link to https://www.gov.uk/guidance/protecting-your-patent-abroad
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