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Details on how to make a request for accelerated examination under the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH).
This guidance describes the dispute resolution services and remedies available for standard essential patents (SEPs) disputes.
Guidance on the procedures the Intellectual Property Office follows when examining the formalities of patent applications.
All patent applications filed at the IPO are checked to identify any which could be prejudicial to national security or public safety.
Invalidation or cancellation, is the legal process which allows anyone to try and remove a design from our register
This section of the SEPs Resource Hub signposts to international SEPs-specific information, including for the purposes of patent applications.
Information on designs hearings including costs and how to appeal against an outcome.
Changes to trade marks, and designs forms to improve clarity and facilitate processing.
The IPO has developed tools, guidance and teaching resources for primary, secondary, further and higher education, researchers and university management.
Anyone has the right to object and challenge someone else’s design.
Information about opinions requests we have received this year.
The IPO's IP for business tools, training and guidance can help you create value from your ideas, turning inspiration into sustainable business success.
A practical guide to managing intellectual property and confidentiality for UK public sector teams.
You can make an application to amend your patent after it has been granted either with us or at the Court.
Intellectual property insurance may not be appropriate for every business however you may find that IP insurance has numerous benefits.
To protect your design outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
This page provides practical information to help you make the most of your IP when doing business in ASEAN.
If you are unable to reach agreement with a patent examiner over your patent application you can request an ex parte hearing.
Changes to patents, trade marks, and designs forms to ensure GDPR compliance and enable more efficient processing.
The Collective Management of Copyright (EU Directive) Regulations 2016 set standards for bodies involved in the collective licensing of copyright works in the United Kingdom.
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