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Sections (25.01 - 25.15) last updated: April 2021.
Section last updated: August 2022.
The UK Patent Library Network provide users with local access to patent, trade mark, designs and copyright information.
Section (14.01 -14.39) last updated: March 2017.
Sections (7.01 - 7.13) last updated: April 2024.
Section last updated: October 2025.
Details of all scheduled trade mark (unless otherwise specified) procedural hearings, main hearings and appeals to the appointed person.
This guide is for patent owners who need further information on filing proceedings as an option to resolve a dispute.
Section (5.01 - 5.56) last updated: March 2017.
If your patent has ceased because you did not pay your renewal fee in time, you can apply to restore it.
There are different model agreements for management of Intellectual Property (IP) in collaborative research in the UK and overseas.
Section last updated: May 2023.
Patentability.
This guidance relates to Technical Standards and Standard Development Organisations to describe the typical first step in a Standard Essential Patent (SEP) journey.
Protection of your copyright work abroad will usually be automatic in the same way UK protection works.
Section (4.01 - 4.94) last updated: October 2019.
Interactive guide for universities and companies to determine which agreements to use for collaborative research projects.
Directions under section 124A of the Patents Act 1977 to direct the form and manner in with patent applications can be submitted electronically.
Some countries may allow you to extend your UK IP protection and accept it as protected in that country after completing local formalities.
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