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  • Copyright notice: public exhibition of copyright works

    This notice is aimed at museums, galleries, libraries, archives and other institutions which may wish to exhibit works which are protected by copyright.

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  • Ex parte hearing procedures

    If you are unable to reach agreement with a patent examiner over your patent application you can request an ex parte hearing.

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  • Patent classification

    Using the international patent, UK patent and cooperative patent classification schemes

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  • Patent Journal special notices: 7120

    Publication date 5 November 2025.

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  • Tribunal Practice Notice (1/2020): Disclaimers/Limitations of marks

    A change to practice in proceedings before the Registrar’s Tribunal.

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  • IP in Brazil

    Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Brazil.

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  • IP in Kazakhstan

    This page provides practical information to help you make the most of your IP when doing business in Kazakhstan.

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  • IP in Qatar

    Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Qatar.

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  • Changes for patent applications with biological sequence listings

    From 1 July 2022, WIPO Standard ST.26 specifies new requirements for biological sequence listings included in patent applications.

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  • Changes for well known marks

    Amendments to trade mark law for well know marks.

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  • Delivery of electronic uncertified copies of documents

    Directions under section 124A of the Patents Act 1977 on delivery of electronic uncertified copies of documents

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  • Designs Practice Notice 1/09: Convention country priority claims

    New procedure relating to convention country priority claims in design applications.

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  • Directions under section 124A of the Patents Act 1977

    Renewal of UK Patents and European Patents (UK) by electronic means.

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  • Examining patent applications involving artificial neural networks

    Information on changes to IPO practice on examination of inventions involving Artificial Neural Networks.

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  • IP Basics

    This guide is for businesses and sets out ways to successfully manage their intangible assets, or IP.

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  • Letters alleging online copyright infringement

    What to do if you have received a letter alleging someone has used your internet connection to download copyright protected material.

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  • Patents RAPS Manual

    Guidance on administrative procedures for patent and design right proceedings and requests for Restorations and Post-Grant.

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  • Technology prejudicial to national security or public safety

    Details of what is considered as military technology or prejudicial to national security or public safety when applying for a patent.

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  • Trade marks tribunal: glossary of terms

    This glossary of terms for the trade marks tribunal provides definitions for technical or legal terms used in its practices or procedures.

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  • International Signposting

    This section of the SEPs Resource Hub signposts to international SEPs-specific information, including for the purposes of patent applications.

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