Links to external sites

UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO)

The organisation that examines and grants UK patent applications.

Useful information on the different types of IP rights available.

www.ipo.gov.uk

European Patent Office (EPO)

The organisation that examines and grants European patent applications.

www.epo.org

US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

The organisation that examines and grants US patent applications.

www.uspto.gov

Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA)

The professional institute for UK patent attorneys.

Contains useful information on the basics of the patent system.

www.cipa.org.uk

BioIndustry Association (BIA)

The trade association for innovative enterprises in the UK’s bioscience sector.

www.bioindustry.org

Please note that information given via these links is intended to be of general interest / information only, and does not constitute legal advice.

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