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Use these fact sheets to assist you with your patent application.
The principal legislation on copyright can be found in the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
How to write a description for a patent application.
How to enforce copyright when somebody uses your work without your permission.
You should get legal advice before applying for intellectual property. Your chances of obtaining intellectual property are much greater if you use an attorney.
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.
The date of grant and date of publication will be available online for all UK national registered designs.
Information on paying by card, bank transfer, deposit account or cheque.
Details on how to file evidence regarding your trade mark or during tribunal proceedings.
Depending on the objection raised in your examination, you have 2 months to respond through a number of options.
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Information on the improvements we’re making to the patents service, including upcoming improvements and the latest updates.
Information about opinions requests we have received this year.
How to write claims for your patent application
A copyright notice is a concise note published by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) providing basic copyright guidance.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
How to write an abstract for a patent application.
If you made a UK application for action after 1 December 2020, you can extend it to protect your intellectual property rights at least 30 working days before it expires.
Learn how to make the most of your intellectual property, including licensing, selling and expanding overseas.
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