How to file documents with the Intellectual Property Office
We have a number of options for you to submit your documents.
Documents
Details
This guide will explain:
- File on-line.
- File patents by other electronic methods.
- File by email.
- File by post.
- File in person.
- Office access and opening times.
Updates to this page
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2.1. European Patent Office’s (EPO) online services updated.
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Section 2.1 European Patent Office's (EPO) online services updated.
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Section 2.2 of HTML amended to reflect ePCT changes.
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File documents by e-mail section replaced.
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Sending information to the IPO by e-mail has been replaced with new text.
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How to file documents with the Intellectual Property Office updated.
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The London office address has moved.
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The IPO are currently experiencing issues with our fax services.
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Weather update reviewed.
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Friday weather update.
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Afternoon weather update.
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Weather update for customer filing conditions.
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How to file by post information added.
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A sentence added under 4.1 covering existing smart cards.
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