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A patent registers your invention and lets you take legal action against anyone who makes, uses, sells or imports your invention without your permission.
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An overview of the work the IPO is undertaking in relation to Standard Essential Patents.
Guide to licensing procedure and other restrictions for export of controlled dual-use items, software and technology, goods for torture and radioactive sources.
The Incubator for Automation and Innovation (i.AI) was a software development team that was part of the Cabinet Office and the Prime Minister’s Delivery Group.
An overview of the process including submitting or fast-tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
As part of Dstl's commitment to improving access to technologies, we're making some of our intellectual property (IP) available for free.
Innovate UK is part of the UK Research and Innovation .
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
A brief introduction to Wales ahead of the NATO Summit Wales 2014.
Apply for an Innovator Founder visa if you've been endorsed for a business idea: eligibility, documents, extend or switch, bring your family.
You can make observations on the patentability of a published patent application.
Steps to help grow your business - finding finance, mentors, increasing sales and developing products and services
Guidance for the veterinary pharmaceutical industry on the production of mock-ups for assessment.
Check if your company can pay a reduced rate of 10% Corporate Tax if it exploits patented inventions and innovations.
Information and guidance on how to apply for the Allowance for Lowered Standard of Occupation (ALSO).
Explains planning controls relating to the storage of hazardous substances in England and how to handle development proposals around hazardous establishments.
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