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Section last updated: January 2021.
Details on how to file evidence regarding your trade mark or during tribunal proceedings.
We have a number of options for you to submit your documents.
Invalidation is the legal procedure which allows anyone to try and remove a trade mark from our register as if it had never been registered
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Sections (17.01 - 17.123) last updated: October 2024.
Sections (10.01 to 10.84) last updated: July 2020.
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
Section last updated: January 2019.
Develop your knowledge and skills in IP such as trade marks, copyright, designs and patents with our IP masterclass training course.
Protection in the EU for databases produced in the UK.
A copyright notice is a concise note published by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) providing basic copyright guidance.
Section (14.01 -14.39) last updated: March 2017.
Depending on the objection raised in your examination, you have 2 months to respond through a number of options.
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.
A change in practice to costs in patents, trade mark and designs.
There are 4 model research collaboration agreements for universities and companies that wish to undertake collaboration research projects together.
Some countries may allow you to extend your UK IP protection and accept it as protected in that country after completing local formalities.
General guidance for all organisations (including charities, voluntary and not-for profit) on showing broadcasts to the public e.g. customers and employees.
A form of IP that extends the protection of patented active ingredients present in pharmaceutical or plant protection products.
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