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If your patent has ceased because you did not pay your renewal fee in time, you can apply to restore it.
Intellectual property insurance may not be appropriate for every business however you may find that IP insurance has numerous benefits.
How to identify and avoid buying fake car parts and how to report.
Information on changes to IPO practice on examination of inventions involving Artificial Neural Networks.
The IPO has developed tools, guidance and teaching resources for primary, secondary, further and higher education, researchers and university management.
An unofficial consolidated version of the patents related sections of parts 5 and 6 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
Basic introduction for private applicants on filing international patent applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
This guide is for patent owners who need further information on filing proceedings as an option to resolve a dispute.
This introduction to the SEPs Resource Hub sets out the Hub's structure and an overview of its contents.
A list of offences and penalties that relate to counterfeiting and piracy.
Publication date 13 November 2024.
You can make an application to amend your patent after it has been granted either with us or at the Court.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Details of what is considered as military technology or prejudicial to national security or public safety when applying for a patent.
The patents hearings manual provides guidance to the law and procedure concerning patent and design right hearings.
This section of the SEPs Resource Hub provides an explanation of SEP specific words and terms used throughout the guidance.
Information to help you protect, manage, and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in the UAE.
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.
Events which have an intellectual property or business focus.
The IPO's IP for business tools, training and guidance can help you create value from your ideas, turning inspiration into sustainable business success.
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