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Background and additional information to support the directions for requests for electronic uncertified copies from patent files.
Directions under rule 35 of the Patents Rules 2007 on submitting post grant amendments by e-mail.
Directions to direct the form and manner in which observations on the request for an opinion may be delivered electronically.
Directions under section 120(1) of the Patents Act 1977.
Directions under section 124A of the Patents Act 1977 concerning the patentability of an invention
Directions under section 124A of the Patents Act 1977.
Directions to direct the form and manner in which requests for electronic uncertified copies of documents from patent files may be delivered electronically.
Directions under section 124A of the Patents Act 1977 on delivery of electronic uncertified copies of documents
The forms set out in the Schedule to these directions are the forms the use of which is required by the Patents Rules 2007 (SI 2007/3291)
Find Intellectual Property business advisers in your region and get help choosing an adviser.
New procedure relating to convention country priority claims in design applications.
Statutory Instruments are secondary legislation that has been passed by Parliament.
Disabled facilities for customers and visitors to the Intellectual Property Offices.
Renewal of UK Patents and European Patents (UK) by electronic means.
Guidance on the patent opinions service, including guidance for users of the service and our procedures for handling opinions
The IPO customer charter sets out our approach to supporting innovation and creativity through excellent customer service.
Announces a change in Intellectual Property Officer practice.
This notice sets out a change to the requirements for using the Intellectual Property Office's PCT(UK) Fast Track service from 8 June 2012
An overview of the changes to design law contained in the Intellectual Property Act 2014.
An overview of the changes to patents worksharing taking place on 1 October 2014.
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