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Restricting specifications of applications and registrations subject to Tribunal proceedings

Publication date 17 July 2024.

The IPO customer service standards tell you the level of service you can expect and how we are performing against these targets.

The IPO marks a game-changing moment as the first patent is filed in new ‘One IPO’ service.

UK IPO and WIPO join forces to combat climate change.

We’re piloting our new digital patents service for a small number of customers. This guidance explains how you can get involved.

Information about opinions requests we have received this year

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New agreement to strengthen existing intellectual property systems.

Publication date 10 July 2024.

Some countries may allow you to extend your UK IP protection and accept it as protected in that country after completing local formalities.

Information on paying by card, cheque, bank transfer or deposit account.

Use this service to find goods and services that would be acceptable as part of a UK trade mark application.

How to get permission to copy a creative work for which the right holder(s) cannot be found ie an orphan work.

Details of all scheduled trade mark (unless otherwise specified) procedural hearings, main hearings and appeals to the appointed person.

Information about opinions requests we have received this year

Develop your knowledge and skills in IP such as trade marks, copyright, designs and patents with our IP masterclass training course.

The UK Patent Library Network provide users with local access to patent, trade mark, designs and copyright information.

Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 28 June 2024.

Details of all patent hearings that are scheduled.

A list of unpaid costs following inter parte hearings about intellectual property

Details of all scheduled trade mark (unless otherwise specified) procedural hearings, main hearings and appeals to the appointed person.

Publication date 3 July 2024.

Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.

The Manual of Patent Practice explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.

Sections (130.01 - 130.35.1) last updated: July 2024.

The Manual of Patent Practice (MOPP) explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.

This section details the recent main changes to the manual.