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A unitary patent will protect your invention in up to 25 EU countries and will be subject to the jurisdiction of the Unified Patent Court.
These guidelines set out how we examine patent applications for chemical inventions
Latest information on Retained European Union Law (REUL) and intellectual property.
A list of offences and penalties that relate to counterfeiting and piracy.
This guide is for businesses and sets out ways to successfully manage their intangible assets, or IP.
Publication date 26 November 2025.
This Code of Practice is written for patent applicants and agents to identify best practices in UK patent application process.
An unofficial consolidated version of the patents related sections of parts 5 and 6 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Canada.
The below provides guidance and helpful information on the IPO's attaché based in Southeast Asia
We’re piloting our new digital patents service for a small number of customers. This guidance explains how you can get involved.
This page provides practical information to help you make the most of your IP when doing business in Kazakhstan.
Use these fact sheets to assist you with your patent application
Guidance on administrative procedures for patent and design right proceedings and requests for Restorations and Post-Grant.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in New Zealand.
How to take part in user research at the UK IPO – signing up, who we want to meet with, why we research and your data rights.
The following certificates were issued on 27 March 2020 and 8 July 2020 by the Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks.
Information on changes to IPO practice involving divisional applications.
How to identify and avoid buying fake car parts and how to report.
These guidelines set out how we examine patent applications for biotechnological inventions under the Patents Act 1977.
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