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Changes to the patents forms to align with the One IPO digital service.
This provides information on applications forms, time periods for response and the process for deferring publication of a design.
The IPO customer charter sets out our approach to supporting innovation and creativity through excellent customer service.
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.
Information on retaining protection in the UK for EU Intellectual Property rights
New signs are published online by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This occurs every six months at the end of March and September.
Guidance on administrative procedures for patent and design right proceedings and requests for Restorations and Post-Grant.
Publication date 17 December 2025.
Publication date 18 March 2026.
Information on how to order IPO publications including patent specification or a printed list of trade marks.
Guidance for commercial and non-commercial users on the orphan works licensing scheme.
How to report a security vulnerability on any Intellectual Property Office service or system.
The Lambert Toolkit contains an example of a form of variation agreement for the collaboration and consortium agreements.
Trade mark opposition and invalidation proceedings.
This manual provides guidance on the administrative procedure for Patent and Design right proceedings and requests for Opinions.
Changes to Forms DF9A, DF29, TM9, TM9R, TM11 and TM13 to reflect fee changes coming into force on 30 July 2020.
Renewal of UK Patents and European Patents (UK) by electronic means.
Directions under section 39(1) of the Registered Designs Act 1949.
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