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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.