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Patent fact sheets

Use these fact sheets to assist you with your patent application.

These factsheets explain how to prepare a UK patent application and file abroad.

A patent application should include:

  • a description of your invention, including any drawings
  • a set of claims defining your invention
  • an abstract summarising the technical features of your invention

Use our chaptered guide to apply for a patent.

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Published 1 April 2026