Patents
Services
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Search for patents and supplementary certificates (SPCs) that have been granted, published and filed
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What intellectual property is, how you can protect it, and which of copyright, patents, design right and trade marks applies to your work.
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A patent registers your invention and lets you take legal action against anyone who makes, uses, sells or imports your invention without your permission.
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Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
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What to do if you think someone's used your intellectual property without permission - types of intellectual property abuse, help resolving disputes and further legal action you can take.