Statutory guidance

Removal of expired email addresses

A varying direction which removes expired email addresses from existing patents directions.

• From: Intellectual Property Office
• Published: 19 January 2026

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Direction to remove expired email addresses

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Removal of expired email addresses explanatory note

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A varying direction given under s.124A of the Patents Act 1977.  It removes expired email addresses from existing directions.

Published 19 January 2026