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Section (89.01 - 89.10) last updated October 2023.
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.
Information on changes to IPO practice involving divisional applications.
Directions to direct the form and manner in which patent, trade mark and designs forms and documents can be submitted by e-mail.
Basic introduction for private applicants on filing international patent applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
Practice Amendment Notice (PAN) in respect of retailing or bringing together of services
Highlighting Trading Standards annual IP crime survey results and successful IP cases in the UK.
This section of the SEPs Resource Hub provides an explanation of SEP specific words and terms used throughout the guidance.
Sections (23.01 - 23.08) last updated: April 2023.
Sections (29.01 - 29.07) last updated: April 2023.
Sections (62.01 - 62.13) last updated July 2021.
Sections (89B.01 - 89B.18) updated October 2025.
Patentability.
The following certificates were issued on 27 March 2020 and 8 July 2020 by the Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks.
The Collective Management of Copyright (EU Directive) Regulations 2016: how the IPO will carry out investigation and enforcement activities.
This guide is for businesses and sets out ways to successfully manage their intangible assets, or IP.
Costs in patent, trade mark and design proceedings before the Comptroller
A change to practice in proceedings before the Registrar’s Tribunal.
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