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Sections (10.01 to 10.84) last updated: July 2020.
The Patents Rules 2007 set out the detailed procedures under the Patents Act 1977, and came into force on 17 December 2007.
Finding the right advice and advisor is the first step in making the best decisions for your invention or business.
Authors of original works of art are entitled to a royalty each time one of their works is resold through an art market professional.
Develop your knowledge and skills in IP at the one day training course.
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.
Information on paying by card, bank transfer, deposit account or cheque.
The date of grant and date of publication will be available online for all UK national registered designs.
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
This explains the rules governing address for service for intellectual property rights in the UK.
In order to better understand the process of applying for a design, we recommend you view the design timeline.
Section last updated: January 2021.
Details on how to file evidence regarding your trade mark or during tribunal proceedings.
Sections (1.01 - 1.58) last updated: October 2025.
There are 7 model research collaboration agreements for universities and companies that wish to undertake collaborative research projects together.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Sections (17.01 - 17.123) last updated: October 2025.
Depending on the objection raised in your examination, you have 2 months to respond through a number of options.
Section last updated: July 2023.
Sections (15.01 - 15.58) last updated: October 2025.
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