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…
Guide to the Unified Patent Court (UPC)

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 unitary patent (UP)

Introduction to Patents

A guide to our patent services, including patent rights, including duration of protection, renewals, disclosure, advantages and disadvantages of the…
Introduction to Patents

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)…
Guide to ViCo at the EPO

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.…
Post Brexit intellectual property rights

Patents - Client FAQs

Our answers to common questions about patents and clarification of common misunderstandings about patent rights.
Arun Roy
Arun Roy
Senior Associate, Patent Attorney
Patents - Client FAQs

IP Guide for SMEs

For an SME using innovation to secure growth, intellectual property is a core asset. Managing your IP is about enabling…
IP Guide for SMEs

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,…
Introduction to Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs)

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…
Introduction to the UK Patent Box

UPC opt-out FAQs

Answers to frequently asked questions about opting out from the jurisdiction of the Unified Patent Court when it comes into…
UPC opt-out FAQs