Guide to the unitary patent (UP)
In this guide we explain the key points of the unitary patent. We have published a separate guide to the…
Guide to the Unified Patent Court (UPC)
This guide sets out the essential elements of the UPC system. We have published a separate guide to the unitary…
Introduction to Patents
A guide to our patent services, including patent rights, including duration of protection, renewals, disclosure, advantages and disadvantages of the…
Guide to ViCo at the EPO
In this guide, we have drawn from our extensive experience of oral proceedings before the EPO by video conference (ViCo)…
Post Brexit intellectual property rights
The UK left the EU at the end of January 2020 and the transition period ended on 31 December 2020.…
Patents - Client FAQs
Our answers to common questions about patents and clarification of common misunderstandings about patent rights.
IP Guide for SMEs
For an SME using innovation to secure growth, intellectual property is a core asset. Managing your IP is about enabling…
Introduction to Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs)
Our guide to SPCs including requirements for SPC protection, timescales, filing SPCs at the UKIPO, examination and grant procedure, renewals,…
A brief Q&A introduction to the unitary patent & Unified Patent Court
A brief Q&A introductory guide to the unitary patent and Unified Patent Court.
Introduction to the UK Patent Box
In this guide we set out the basic requirements for obtaining a granted GB patent which could be used to…
UPC opt-out FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions about opting out from the jurisdiction of the Unified Patent Court when it comes into…
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