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A new pathway supporting innovative approaches to the safe, timely and efficient development of medicines to improve patient access.
A patent registers your invention and lets you take legal action against anyone who makes, uses, sells or imports your invention without your permission.
A UK patent may help if you want to take legal action against someone who…
Only apply for a patent if: you’ve checked your invention does not already…
A patent application must include: a description of your invention that…
You must have prepared your documents before applying. Your initial…
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Find out which investments qualify for Innovative Finance Individuals Savings Accounts (ISAs).
Summary of the most innovative ideas received at stage 1 of the competition.
Find out about the grant-funded innovative projects element of the Reducing Parental Conflict programme.
How to apply for a clinical trial including eligibility, phases, model IMPDs, costs and how to make changes to your application.
Apply for an Innovator Founder visa if you've been endorsed for a business idea: eligibility, documents, extend or switch, bring your family.
Patentability.
How we are going to deliver our mission to grow the UK economy by providing an IP system that encourages investment in creativity and innovation.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.
Development of a standard approach for AI and autonomy in networked multi-sensor systems in security and defence.
Information, documents and announcements related to the UK's Space Based Position, Navigation and Timing Programme (SBPP).
Funding for the development of innovative ideas that promote renewable energy.
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