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Section last updated: September 2017.
An overview of the work the IPO is undertaking in relation to Standard Essential Patents.
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…
Once you’ve filed an application you’ll get a receipt with your…
Before your patent can be granted the Intellectual Property Office (IPO)…
If your patent is granted: your application will be published in its final…
Sections (2.01 - 2.41) last updated January 2024.
This notice provides a glossary of Scottish land law terms.
Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Judge Rupert Jones and Judge Ashley Greenbank on 12th June 2024
Sets out the process for efficient and inclusive consultation of planning applications
SEPs are of growing importance to the UK economy. The IPO is committed to ensuring the current SEPs framework functions effectively to encourage innovation and promote competition.
Keep up to date with the UK policy development in respect of Standard Essential Patents.
Section last updated: October 2009
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