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The Manual of Patent Practice (MOPP) explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.
List of online and paper patent forms and fees.
1. Online patent forms Please note that the search, substantive…
Use a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to keep your invention a secret when talking to others.
1. Before you share information The best way to keep something…
Use these fact sheets to assist you with your patent application
The Lambert toolkit is for universities and companies that wish to undertake collaborative research projects with each other.
You may receive a misleading invoice that requests payment for a service related to a trade mark, design, or patent. Here's some information and guidance on what to do.
Information on paying by card, cheque, bank transfer or deposit account.
The Patents Act 1977 is the main law governing the patents system in the UK.
This explains the rules governing address for service for intellectual property rights in the UK.
The Manual of Patent Practice explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.
The Patents Rules 2007 set out the detailed procedures under the Patents Act 1977, and came into force on 17 December 2007.
Intellectual property can be bought, sold or licensed.
We have a number of options for you to submit your documents.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Finding the right advice and advisor is the first step in making the best decisions for your invention or business.
Like other forms of property, you can buy, sell and license IP, it is important you understand the value your trade mark, patent or design.
Information about opinions requests we have received this year.
You can make observations on the patentability of a published patent application.
This guide is for patent owners who need further information on filing proceedings as an option to resolve a dispute.
Develop your knowledge and skills in IP such as trade marks, copyright, designs and patents with our IP masterclass training course.
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