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Information on changes to IPO practice on examination of inventions involving Artificial Neural Networks.
The Collective Management of Copyright (EU Directive) Regulations 2016 set standards for bodies involved in the collective licensing of copyright works in the United Kingdom.
Using the international patent, UK patent and cooperative patent classification schemes
Publication date 28 January 2026.
Performers in literary, dramatic or musical works have certain rights in how those works can then be used.
Practice Amendment Notice (PAN) in respect of retailing or bringing together of services
Understand how Alibaba, Amazon, eBay, Facebook, Temu and Tiktok help rights holders protect their intellectual property.
A change in practice in the registrar’s service of documents in trade mark and registered design inter partes proceedings.
Section (7.01 - 7.58 ) last updated: July 2020.
This section of the SEPs Resource Hub signposts to international SEPs-specific information, including for the purposes of patent applications.
Section (0.01 - 1.12) last updated: October 2022.
Sections (20A.01 - 20A.16) last updated: October 2025.
Sections (61.01 - 61.25) last updated: July 2021.
This guidance explains why and how a party in an intellectual property case must notify the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) about the case.
An overview of the work the IPO is undertaking in relation to Standard Essential Patents.
Patentability.
Two expert working groups have been established to develop, support and champion practical measures to facilitate delivery of the core data set outlined in the metadata agreement.
Process for anyone applying for a licence to use an orphan work.
Directions under rule 109 of the Patents Rules 2007 to extend a specified period may be made using electronic communications.
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