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Patent Services in the United Kingdom
When it comes to protecting your intellectual property on a global scale, filing a patent in the United Kingdom holds significant advantages. The UK is renowned for its strong legal framework and robust intellectual property system, offering reliable and enforceable patent rights.
At Patentarea, we specialize in guiding clients through the intricacies of international patent filings, including the UK patent process. Partner with us through a UK patent filing. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards securing your intellectual property rights on a global scale.
United Kingdom General Information
Invention Patent
(Paris Route or PCT)
Design Patent
Filling Timelines
The time limit for the PCT national phase entry in UK is 31 months from the earliest date of priority and 12 months for Direct Paris Route application. This term can be restored within two months from the missed deadline.
The time limit for filing a design is 6 months from the earliest date of priority. Also has a novelty grace period of 12 months before the filing date or priority date.
Required Documents
Signed POA, inventor declaration, assignment and Original certified copy of priority, if applicable.
Signed POA, inventor declaration, assignment and Original certified copy of priority, if applicable. A drawing set of the different views of the design.
Examination
The request for substantive examination, must be filed within six months from the publication of the patent application for Direct Paris Route applications and within 33 months from the date of priority for National phases.
The patent office will review if the design application meets all formalities and registrability. No examination fees must be paid. If the application is accepted to registration, the design will be published in the Community Designs Bulletin and a certificate of registration will be issued. Normally the granted patent is issued within 3 months from the filing date.
Granting
No official granting fee must be paid; however it is very common for UK patent attorneys to charge the reporting and forwarding the Grant Decision.
No official granting fee must be paid; however it is very common for UK patent attorneys to charge the reporting and forwarding the Grant Decision.
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FAQ’s
How long can it take a UK patent to be issued?
A standard patent application process in UK can take between 2 and 5 years from the filing date for invention patents. Note also a PPH can be filed in order to accelerate the examination. On the other hand, design patents are granted within a year.
Can a UK patent application be restored after abandonment?
Yes, a patent application that has been abandoned, can be restored. You must apply for the restoration request within 19 months of the date the patent ceased.
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We have a team of patent attorneys and engineers, with years of experience making patent searches, filing patent applications and following up on the patent process in more than 30 countries, which allows us to assure you:
-Competent professionals will perform all the necessary procedures for filing and following up your patent application.
-You will receive timely information regarding updates for the application process.
-If objections or rejections arise in the patent application process, knowledgeable attorneys will advise you on the appropriate course of action.
-All information provided to us will be kept in absolute confidentiality. Before entering any business relationship we electronically sign a confidentiality agreement with you that protects your interests (View our confidentiality agreement).
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