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The Manual of Patent Practice (MOPP) explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.
Check what you need to do to protect your intellectual property.
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Apply for a patent, search and examination. Add inventors to your patent.
Use a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to keep your invention a secret when talking to others.
The Lambert toolkit is for universities and companies that wish to undertake collaborative research projects with each other.
List of online and paper patent forms and fees
Finding the right advice and advisor is the first step in making the best decisions for your invention or business.
Intellectual property can be bought, sold or licensed.
We have a number of options for you to submit your documents.
This explains the rules governing address for service for intellectual property rights in the UK.
The Patents Rules 2007 set out the detailed procedures under the Patents Act 1977, and came into force on 17 December 2007.
The Patents Act 1977 is the main law governing the patents system in the UK.
The Manual of Patent Practice explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.
You may receive a misleading invoice that requests payment for a service related to a trade mark, design, or patent. Here's some information and guidance on what to do.
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
Develop your knowledge and skills in IP such as trade marks, copyright, designs and patents with our IP masterclass training course.
Information on paying by card, bank transfer, deposit account or cheque.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
A change in practice to costs in patents, trade mark and designs.
How to write a description for a patent application.
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