Statutory guidance

Forms directions under the Patents Act

Changes to the patents forms to align with the One IPO digital service.

• From: Intellectual Property Office
• Published: 31 March 2026

Documents

Directions under s.123(2A) of the Patents Act 1977

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Guidance and notes on the changes to the patents forms to align with the One IPO digital service

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Schedule to the Directions under s.123(2A) of the Patents Act 1977

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Section 123(2A) of the Patents Act enables the comptroller to direct any forms the use of which is required by rules. 

The directions align the forms with the One IPO digital service and, where necessary, update the fees shown on the forms to those payable from 1 April 2026.

Published 31 March 2026