We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Application of 1949 Act to existing patents and applications
Sections (5.01 - 5.16) last updated: January 2021.
Sections (2.01 to 2.87) last updated: January 2021
The restorations and post grant section manual explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.
Section (16.01 - 16.37) last updated: March 2017.
Sections (12.01 to 12.100) last updated: September 2018.
Guidance for Satellite broadcasters transmitting copyright works into the UK and from the UK to EEA states.
An overview of the changes to design law contained in the Intellectual Property Act 2014.
Directions for use of a revised DF2A form for applying to register a design.
Directions for use of new design forms DF5 and DF55
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.
UK customers may not be able to access their online content services when they visit the EU.
Information on the introduction of notifications of intention to grant.
A “know before you go” guide to help UK businesses on how to protect and enforce your IP when trading in Turkey.
Directions for use of new design forms DF2A.
EEA collective management organisations may no longer automatically represent UK right holders and collective management organisations.
Publication date 3 July 2024.
The use of statements of case with notices of opposition and applications for invalidity.
Legal Proceedings.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab and requires JavaScript).