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Like other forms of property, you can buy, sell and license IP, it is important you understand the value your trade mark, patent or design.
Some countries may allow you to extend your UK IP protection and accept it as protected in that country after completing local formalities.
You can make observations on the patentability of a published patent application.
The UK Patent Library Network provide users with local access to patent, trade mark, designs and copyright information.
How to produce drawings for your patent application.
Learn how to make the most of your intellectual property, including licensing, selling and expanding overseas.
To protect your invention outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
Use these fact sheets to assist you with your patent application.
How to write claims for your patent application
If your patent has ceased because you did not pay your renewal fee in time, you can apply to restore it.
This document outlines the different accelerated procedures offered to accelerate patent application processing.
Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution and may help you resolve an intellectual property dispute.
This guidance relates to Standard Essential Patents licensing.
Information about opinions requests we have received this year.
This guide is for patent owners who need further information on filing proceedings as an option to resolve a dispute.
You can write to us and offer to surrender your patent after it has been granted.
This guidance relates to Technical Standards and Standard Development Organisations to describe the typical first step in a Standard Essential Patent (SEP) journey.
You should get legal advice before applying for intellectual property. Your chances of obtaining intellectual property are much greater if you use an attorney.
Directions under section 124A of the Patents Act 1977 for the form and manner in which documents can be delivered using the One IPO Digital Services.
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