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The UK Patent Library Network provide users with local access to patent, trade mark, designs and copyright information.
A change in practice to costs in patents, trade mark and designs.
This guide is for patent owners who need further information on filing proceedings as an option to resolve a dispute.
Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution and may help you resolve an intellectual property dispute.
This document outlines the different accelerated procedures offered to accelerate patent application processing.
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
Some countries may allow you to extend your UK IP protection and accept it as protected in that country after completing local formalities.
To protect your invention outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
This guidance relates to Technical Standards and Standard Development Organisations to describe the typical first step in a Standard Essential Patent (SEP) journey.
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
The IPO's IP for business tools, training and guidance can help you create value from your ideas, turning inspiration into sustainable business success.
If you are in a dispute with someone over the infringement or validity of a patent or SPC, you may request a non-binding opinion.
This section of the SEPs Resource Hub signposts to relevant UK cases concerning SEPs.
You can make an application to amend your patent after it has been granted either with us or at the Court.
Intellectual property insurance may not be appropriate for every business however you may find that IP insurance has numerous benefits.
Information about opinions requests we have received this year.
If your patent has ceased because you did not pay your renewal fee in time, you can apply to restore it.
All patent applications filed at the IPO are checked to identify any which could be prejudicial to national security or public safety.
Publication date 1 October 2025.
This guidance relates to Standard Essential Patents licensing.
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