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This report analyses the recent evolution of patent backlogs and assessment of the impact that they may have on the patent system.
An analysis of the key issues for potential users of the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court and recommendations of how to address them.
This report summarises the outcomes of a review of methodologies used to identify infringement of intellectual property rights.
The fifth in a series of reports investigating ‘eight great technologies' as identified by UK government.
The fourth in a series of reports investigating ‘eight great technologies' as identified by UK government.
Intellectual Property Office facts and figures for 2012 and 2013 calendar years.
The third in a series of reports investigating ‘eight great technologies' as identified by UK government.
The second in a series of reports investigating ‘eight great technologies' as identified by UK government.
The first in a series of reports investigating ‘eight great technologies' as identified by UK government.
This report presents findings from an evaluation of the IPO IP audit programme.
The actions the Intellectual Property Office will take to improve access to finance for intellectual property rich small and medium enterprises.
Report on conference held on 9 September 2013 to present and discuss research into patent use.
Investigation into the worldwide patenting activity for 3D printing technology.
The role of intellectual property and intangible assets in facilitating business finance.
A patent review for the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
Report analysing whether entry of UK enterprises into patenting in a technology area is affected by patent thickets in the technology area.
A comparative review of seven jurisdictions and a rights clearance simulation.
In March 2012 the IPO appointed PACEC to carry out research on the potential introduction of an orphan works system in the UK.
United States Patent Office and Intellectual Property Office report on the economic and operational impacts of patent application backlogs.
The issue of lookalikes is one that has been on the policy and business agenda for at least two decades.
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