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Summary of the government's ongoing programme of work to develop a code of practice on copyright and AI.
Understand how to identify counterfeit products sold on resale platforms and steps to report listings.
A list of offences and penalties that relate to counterfeiting and piracy.
Guidance on the procedures the Intellectual Property Office follows when examining the formalities of patent applications.
Directions under section 124A of the Patents Act 1977 to direct the form and manner in with patent applications can be submitted electronically.
This section of the SEPs Resource Hub provides an explanation of SEP specific words and terms used throughout the guidance.
To protect your design outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
Section last updated: January 2026.
Section (88.01) last updated: April 2007.
Sections (36.01 - 36.09) last updated: April 2021.
You can make an application to amend your patent after it has been granted either with us or at the Court.
Designs correction of error notices are used to notify any third party of a proposed correction of a clerical error made by the registry prior to a correction taking place.
Trade mark opposition and invalidation proceedings.
This guide is for businesses and sets out ways to successfully manage their intangible assets, or IP.
Guidance on avoiding piracy and counterfeit goods online.
Information on changes to IPO practice involving divisional applications.
Guidance for Satellite broadcasters transmitting copyright works into the UK and from the UK to EEA states.
Section (89.01 - 89.10) last updated October 2023.
Sections (72.01 - 72.45) last updated: October 2023.
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