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Sections (89B.01 - 89B.18) updated January 2023.
A list of offences and penalties that relate to counterfeiting and piracy.
An unofficial consolidated version of the patents related sections of parts 5 and 6 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
You can make an application to amend your patent after it has been granted either with us or at the Court.
Sections (120.01 - 120.08) last updated: January 2023.
Anyone has the right to object and challenge someone else’s design.
Your chances of obtaining a useful patent are significantly greater if you use an attorney. A patent specification is a legal document and requires specialist skills to draft properly.
Details of what is considered as military technology or prejudicial to national security or public safety when applying for a patent.
Publication date 13 November 2024.
This introduction to the SEPs Resource Hub sets out the Hub's structure and an overview of its contents.
Sections (15A.01 - 15A.26) last updated July 2022.
Sections (8.01 - 8.31) last updated: January 2024.
Section last updated: October 2024.
The patents hearings manual provides guidance to the law and procedure concerning patent and design right hearings.
Benefit from your design by licensing, mortgaging, selling, changing ownership and exploit by marketing.
The IPO's IP for business tools, training and guidance can help you create value from your ideas, turning inspiration into sustainable business success.
Guidance on avoiding piracy and counterfeit goods online.
Provision of skeleton arguments and attendance at case management conferences/hearings in trade mark proceedings.
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