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Depending on the objection raised in your examination, you have 2 months to respond through a number of options.
Sections (2.01 - 2.41) last updated October 2025.
Guidance for copyright owners on how to grant a licence for, sell or market their work.
If you own the copyright in a work, you have exclusive rights over certain uses of that work. These rights fall into two categories: economic rights and moral rights.
In order to better understand the process of applying for a design, we recommend you view the design timeline.
How to get permission to copy a creative work for which the right holder(s) cannot be found ie an orphan work.
The Trade Marks Rules 2008 set out the detailed procedures under the Trade Marks Act 1994, and came into force on 1 October 2008.
Section last updated: January 2021.
Sections (1.01 - 1.58) last updated: October 2025.
Details on how to file evidence regarding your trade mark or during tribunal proceedings.
Here's some information and guidance on what to do if you receive a scam e-mail
There are 7 model research collaboration agreements for universities and companies that wish to undertake collaborative research projects together.
We have a number of options for you to submit your documents.
The Manual of Patent Practice explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.
The Patents Rules 2007 set out the detailed procedures under the Patents Act 1977, and came into force on 17 December 2007.
Section last updated: July 2023.
Develop your knowledge and skills in IP such as trade marks, copyright, designs and patents with our IP masterclass training course.
How to enforce copyright when somebody uses your work without your permission.
The Patents Act 1977 is the main law governing the patents system in the UK.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
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