The UKIPO conducts formal and substantive examinations of patent applications for inventions. The applicant should submit an official search request and pay the corresponding fees at the same time as filing the application, or within 12 months from the priority date, and submit a substantive examination request within 6 months after the patent is published.
- How long is the PCT period for UK invention patent application
- Whether a UK industrial design application can be type-converted
- UK Invention Patent Application Authorization and Annual Fee Instructions
- Novelty Grace Period for UK Invention Patent Application
- Is a UK design application eligible for DAS?
- Features of the UK design patent application process
- What are the requirements for the UK invention patent application documents
- How long is the protection period of industrial design in UK?
- How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in the UK?
- Whether a UK industrial design application can apply for a combined appearance