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The Lambert toolkit is for universities and companies that wish to undertake collaborative research projects with each other.
Use a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to keep your invention a secret when talking to others.
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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.
Apply for a patent, search and examination. Add inventors to your patent.
Developed with the beauty and salon industry, this guide helps businesses avoid using and selling counterfeit products, and report illicit sellers.
List of online and paper patent forms and fees
Information on the improvements we’re making to the patents service, including upcoming improvements and the latest updates.
Intellectual property can be bought, sold or licensed.
Finding the right advice and advisor is the first step in making the best decisions for your invention or business.
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.
To protect your invention outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
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.
We have a number of options for you to submit your documents.
The Manual of Patent Practice explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.
The Patents Act 1977 is the main law governing the patents system in the UK.
Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution and may help you resolve an intellectual property dispute.
Develop your knowledge and skills in IP such as trade marks, copyright, designs and patents with our IP masterclass training course.
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.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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