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The IPO's IP for business tools, training and guidance can help you create value from your ideas, turning inspiration into sustainable business success.
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.
You can make an application to amend your patent after it has been granted either with us or at the Court.
These guidelines set out how the IPO examines patent applications for medical inventions.
A varying direction which removes expired email addresses from existing patents directions.
The patents hearings manual provides guidance to the law and procedure concerning patent and design right hearings.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
A list of offences and penalties that relate to counterfeiting and piracy.
Directions to direct the form and manner in which patent, trade mark and designs forms and documents can be submitted by e-mail.
Changes to patents, trade marks, and designs forms to ensure GDPR compliance and enable more efficient processing.
Publication date 18 March 2026.
This guide is for businesses and sets out ways to successfully manage their intangible assets, or IP.
Basic introduction for private applicants on filing international patent applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
This guidance describes the dispute resolution services and remedies available for standard essential patents (SEPs) disputes.
Guidance on patents hearings and how to appeal against an outcome.
Use these fact sheets to assist you with your patent application
We provide advice to Ministers, who decide whether the UK should submit observations and intervene in Court of Justice (CJ) cases concerning IP.
These guidelines set out how we examine patent applications for chemical inventions
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