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Find out about the first publication of your patent application and what it means for your future rights.
This guidance explains why and how a party in an intellectual property case must notify the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) about the case.
All patent applications filed at the IPO are checked to identify any which could be prejudicial to national security or public safety.
This guidance relates to Standard Essential Patents licensing.
Patentability.
Section (2.01 - 2.70) last updated: January 2021.
Sections (70A.01-70A.08) last updated: July 2021.
Section last updated: April 2026.
International trade mark registrations protected in the EU under the Madrid Protocol will no longer enjoy protection in the UK after 1 January 2021.
This page provides partners and stakeholders with ready to use content to support the intellectual property office (IPO) business campaign.
Understand how intellectual property crime and infringement occurs and impacts on businesses.
You may be required to complete a witness statement to support your request to correct an error in a trade mark application.
Options when applying for a patent abroad from the UK.
Examination and search
Section (73.01 - 73.12) last updated: January 2025.
Sections (28.01 - 28.18) last updated April 2021.
Sections (25.01 - 25.15) last updated: July 2026.
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Section (5.01 - 5.56) last updated: March 2017.
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