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How to file documents with the Intellectual Property Office

We have a number of options for you to submit your documents.

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This guide will explain:

  1. File on-line.
  2. File patents by other electronic methods.
  3. File by email.
  4. File by post.
  5. File in person.
  6. Office access and opening times.

Updates to this page

Published 12 May 2014
Last updated 13 September 2024 + show all updates
  1. 2.1. European Patent Office’s (EPO) online services updated.

  2. Section 2.1 European Patent Office's (EPO) online services updated.

  3. Section 2.2 of HTML amended to reflect ePCT changes.

  4. File documents by e-mail section replaced.

  5. Sending information to the IPO by e-mail has been replaced with new text.

  6. How to file documents with the Intellectual Property Office updated.

  7. The London office address has moved.

  8. The IPO are currently experiencing issues with our fax services.

  9. Weather update reviewed.

  10. Friday weather update.

  11. Afternoon weather update.

  12. Weather update for customer filing conditions.

  13. How to file by post information added.

  14. A sentence added under 4.1 covering existing smart cards.

  15. First published.

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