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The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
This document outlines the different accelerated procedures offered to accelerate patent application processing.
To protect your patent outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
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Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
Guidance on the procedures the Intellectual Property Office follows when examining the formalities of patent applications.
Check if your company can pay a reduced rate of 10% Corporate Tax if it exploits patented inventions and innovations.
Use these fact sheets to assist you with your patent application
A collection of guidance about applying for, managing and enforcing a patent. Patents help protect a product or process, for example machines and medicines.
Guidance on patents hearings and how to appeal against an outcome.
All patent applications filed at the IPO are checked to identify any which could be prejudicial to national security or public safety.
You can make an application to amend your patent after it has been granted either with us or at the Court.
How to take someone to the Patents Court for using a patent or registered design without permission.
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