Guidance

Minor changes to patents legislation: business guidance

An overview of minor changes to patents legislation taking place on 1 October 2014.

• From: Intellectual Property Office
• Published: 6 August 2014

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The Intellectual Property Act 2014 makes various minor changes to the Patents Act 1977, which will come into effect on 1 October 2014. These minor changes are contained in the Schedule to the Intellectual Property Act.

This guidance is intended to help explain the changes to patent applicants/owners, representatives, and anyone with an interest in the patents and patent applications of others. It covers:

• payment of renewal fees on restored European patents (UK)
• change to the deadline for challenging patent ownership
• assertion of third party rights when a patent application is terminated

Published 6 August 2014