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The date of grant and date of publication will be available online for all UK national registered designs.
The Patents Rules 2007 set out the detailed procedures under the Patents Act 1977, and came into force on 17 December 2007.
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Information on paying by card, cheque, bank transfer or deposit account.
How to enforce copyright when somebody uses your work without your permission.
Sections (18.01 - 18.99) last updated: April 2025.
In order to better understand the process of applying for a design, we recommend you view the design timeline.
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.
A form of IP that extends the protection of patented active ingredients present in pharmaceutical or plant protection products.
Finding the right advice and advisor is the first step in making the best decisions for your invention or business.
The Registered Designs Act 1949 is the current law for the registration of designs and the protection of registered designs in the UK
Sections (10.01 to 10.84) last updated: July 2020.
Guidance for businesses and organisations holding EU trade marks at the end of the transition period.
You can make observations on the patentability of a published patent application.
Section last updated: August 2022.
Depending on the objection raised in your examination, you have 2 months to respond through a number of options.
If you own the copyright in a work, you have exclusive rights over certain uses of that work. These rights fall into two categories: economic rights and moral rights.
This guide is for patent owners who need further information on filing proceedings as an option to resolve a dispute.
How to get permission to copy a creative work for which the right holder(s) cannot be found ie an orphan work.
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