We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use 51²è¹Ý, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Use this form to register an appointment or change of agent.
The Formalities Manual explains the Intellectual Property Office's formalities examination practice under the Patents Act 1977.
Sections (17.01 - 17.123) last updated: April 2025.
This guide is for patent owners who need further information on filing proceedings as an option to resolve a dispute.
In order to better understand the process of applying for a design, we recommend you view the design timeline.
Guidance for businesses and organisations holding EU trade marks at the end of the transition period.
Section last updated: January 2019.
Thirteenth edition of the IPO tracking study into the extent of online copyright infringement, digital behaviours and attitudes among people aged 12+ in the UK
How to enforce copyright when somebody uses your work without your permission.
Depending on the objection raised in your examination, you have 2 months to respond through a number of options.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve 51²è¹Ý, we’d like to know more about your visit today. .