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This manual provides guidance on the administrative procedure for Patent and Design right proceedings and requests for Opinions.
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Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Australia.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Malaysia.
This page provides practical information to help you make the most of your IP when doing business in Peru.
Guidance on options for making orphan works available online for cultural heritage institutions.
A unitary patent will protect your invention in up to 25 EU countries and will be subject to the jurisdiction of the Unified Patent Court.
How SPC law is affected by new legislation which came into force on 1 January 2025, the actions SPC holders and applicants need to take, and the issues they need to be aware of.
Our statement of public task and how we apply copyright and Crown copyright.
If you are unable to reach agreement with a patent examiner over your patent application you can request an ex parte hearing.
Privacy notices regarding personal data processed by the IPO for the administration of IP rights, or data processed under a contract or consent
A practical guide to managing intellectual property and confidentiality for UK public sector teams.
Guidance on avoiding piracy and counterfeit goods online.
The Patents Journal special notices are published every Wednesday at 4:30am.
Publication date 2 July 2025.
This Code of Practice is written for patent applicants and agents to identify best practices in UK patent application process.
Details of all patent hearings that are scheduled.
Practice Amendment Notice (PAN) in respect of retailing or bringing together of services
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