Statutory guidance

The Patents Rules 2007 and Patents (Fees) Rules 2007

The Patents Rules 2007 set out the detailed procedures under the Patents Act 1977, and came into force on 17 December 2007.

• From: Intellectual Property Office
• Published: 17 December 2007
• Last updated: 24 October 2024
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  1. 24 October 2024

     The Patents Rules 2007 and Patents (Fees) Rules 2007 updated.

  2. 7 January 2021

     Updated with changes made by legislation which came into force at the end of the transition period and 1 January 2021.

  3. 30 July 2020

     Document has been updated in light of changes to the Fees Rules on 30 July 2020.

  4. 6 April 2018

     The Patents Rules 2007 and Patents (Fees) Rules 2007 updated.

  5. 6 April 2017

     The Patents Rules 2007 and Patents (Fees) Rules 2007 document updated.

  6. 1 October 2016

     Updated version of the rules added.

  7. 1 October 2014

     Document has been updated in light of legislation changes 1 October 2014.

  8. 17 December 2007

     First published.

Documents

The Patents Rules 2007 and Patents (Fees) Rules 2007

PDF, 796 KB, 84 pages

Details

The latest update to the above version of the Patents Rules 2007 and Patents (Fees) Rules 2007 took place on 1 September 2024.