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This treaty was presented to Parliament in August 2014.
Process for anyone who is a right holder for an orphan work - including what you need to do to contact us.
Process for both applicants and right holders who wish to appeal against decisions we have made in relation to orphan works.
Practice Direction update to the Civil Procedure Rules relating to PD 51O Electronic Working Pilot Scheme.
Practice Direction update to the Civil Procedure Rules relating to the Civil Procedure Rules 1998 (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
The Tribunal Patents Manual explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.
Information for business on forthcoming changes to the Patents Rules.
Guidance on administrative procedures for patent and design right proceedings and requests for Restorations and Post-Grant.
Practice Direction update to the Civil Procedure Rules relating to new PD 51Z to stay possession proceedings.
Practice Direction update to the Civil Procedure Rules relating to PD 51V Video Hearing Pilot Scheme.
Practice Direction update to the Civil Procedure Rules relating to PD 51R Online Civil Money Claims (OCMC) pilot.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in January 2017.
Practice Direction update to the Civil Procedure Rules relating to the coronavirus pandemic and the Civil Procedure (Amendment No.5) (Coronavirus) Rules 2020.
Practice Direction update to the Civil Procedure Rules relating to the Capped Cost List Pilot Scheme in the Business and Property Courts.
Updates on UK actions for multilateral treaties, publication and depositary work
Practice Direction update to the Civil Procedure Rules relating to PD 51Z to stay possession proceedings and the Civil Procedure (Amendment No.2) (Coronavirus) Rules 2020.
Practice Direction update to the Civil Procedure Rules relating to a new legal provision enabling families and friends of missing people to look after their property and finances.
Practice Direction update to the Civil Procedure Rules relating to Brexit and the Civil Procedure Rules 1998 (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
A competition to award funding aimed at accelerating innovation within the legal services sector and the growth of lawtech in the UK.
This manual provides guidance on the administrative procedure for Patent and Design right proceedings and requests for Opinions.
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