• IPO customer service standards – GOV.UK

    Published: 9 July 2014 Updated: 27 November 2017 + full page history 27 November 2017 Figures for April to October 2017 added. 17 January 2017 Figures for November and December 2016 added. 17 November 2016 Figures for October added. 20 October 2016 Figures for September 2016 performance against standard added.... Continue reading

     
  • Intellectual Property training course: IP Master Class

    Published: 9 June 2016 Updated: 23 November 2017 + full page history 23 November 2017 IP Master class agenda updated. 18 October 2017 New master class course dates (19 to 21 June 2018) added. 21 September 2017 Masterclass event 17 – 19 October 2017 (Newport) is now fully booked. 26... Continue reading

     
  • Design forms and fees – GOV.UK

    Published: 29 July 2014 Updated: 22 November 2017 + full page history 22 November 2017 Clarifying the different fees for online and paper designs. 1 October 2016 Updated in light of 1 October 2016 fee changes. 30 September 2015 New online ‘Apply to register a design’ service added. 24 April... Continue reading

     
  • Requests to amend a patent after grant

    In the table below we provide you with information about applications we have received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office. The table also includes information about when you need to file an opposition if you wish to oppose... Continue reading

     
  • Notice: Patent Journal special notices: 6705

    These are notices which appear for a limited number of weeks. They include Intellectual Property policy announcements and recent additions to the British Library. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/patent-journal-special-notices-6705 Content Reproduced verbatim from the Website of the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) as permitted under their Terms of Use.

     
  • International comparison of approaches to online copyright enforcement

    Published: 9 February 2015 Updated: 21 November 2017 + full page history 21 November 2017 This research was republished at the request of the content owner, having been archived in October 2017. 9 February 2015 First published. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-comparison-of-approaches-to-online-copyright-enforcement Content Reproduced verbatim from the Website of the United Kingdom Intellectual Property... Continue reading

     
  • IPO: Trade mark data release

    Published: 23 February 2015 Updated: 21 November 2017 + full page history 21 November 2017 Open Data for Domestic UK Applications and International Registrations updated. 2 November 2016 Updated for domestic UK applications and now includes information on International Registrations. 23 February 2015 First published. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ipo-trade-mark-data-release Content Reproduced verbatim from... Continue reading

     
  • Copyright Acts and related laws

    Published: 7 July 2011 Updated: 20 November 2017 + full page history 20 November 2017 Removed duplicated material. Legislative links and lists of relevant legislation amending the 1988 Act are within the pdf. 1 October 2017 A new updated version of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 has been... Continue reading

     
  • Guidance: Illicit streaming devices

    This guidance covers: what is “illicit streaming” and what devices are commonly used? how do you identify an illicit streaming device (ISD)? why should you not buy these devices? what should you do if you already have an ISD? where can you report sellers of ISDs? where to get further... Continue reading

     
  • UK delegation to China looks to build on IP partnerships

    His first visit as CEO aimed to reinforce the strength of UK-China collaboration on IP, and highlight the important role it plays in supporting innovation and creativity in both countries. The visit, between 5th and 10th November, took the delegation to Shanghai, Hangzhou and Beijing. Tim witnessed a number of... Continue reading