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New procedure relating to convention country priority claims in design applications.
US priority documents in support of UK design applications.
This provides information on the examination of applications which consists of multiple components.
This provides information on applications forms, time periods for response and the process for deferring publication of a design.
Use of representations when filing Registered Design applications.
Guidance for relevant licensing bodies applying to run Extended Collective Licensing (ECL) schemes.
Directions under section 124A of the Patents Act 1977 to direct the form and manner in with patent applications can be submitted electronically.
Directions under section 120(1) of the Patents Act 1977.
Directions for the incorporation of the priority declaration DC1 into the designs application service.
Privacy notices regarding personal data processed by the IPO for the administration of IP rights, or data processed under a contract or consent
Process for anyone applying for a licence to use an orphan work.
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