The following guides provide an overview of the patent application process for the UK, as well as options for obtaining patent protection internationally. If you'd like a more tailored outline, feel free to contact one of our professionals, who will be able to explain how the process applies to your own business structure.
Patents - General
IP Renewals
Purpose and Structure of a Patent Specification
The Patent Box - Key Points
Patents - UK
General Procedure for a UK patent application
Timeline of a UK patent application
Achieving Early Grant of UK Patent Applications
Reasons to Maintain UK Patent Applications
Patents - European
Timeline of a European patent application
Expediting Prosecution of European Applications (Direct filings)
Expediting Prosecution of European Applications (Euro-PCT filings)
European Applications, Renewals Warning
National Validation Requirements on Grant of European Patents
Value comparison when selecting states for validation of European Patents
Patents - International
List and Map of PCT contracting states
Timeline of a PCT Patent Application
International Preliminary Examination