Intellectual Property Office
Each section of this manual tells you how we deal with particular actions, cases, or aspects of cases. We consider each case on its merits and fully consider all the relevant factors of a case, especially during the examination process. Whilst we must always take account of practice and procedures, the particular circumstances of a case may suggest that at times a departure from practice would be justified.
As our practices develop, either as a result of our consideration of cases or by decisions of the courts, we will give additional or revised guidance, and update this manual accordingly.
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Section last updated: January 2021.
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Section last updated: July 2023.
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Section last updated: November 2020.
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Section last updated: May 2023.
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Section last updated: January 2021.
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Section last updated: January 2019.
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Section last updated: August 2022.
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Section last updated: January 2019.
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Section last updated: February 2023