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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.