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The costs of bringing a new invention to market can be significant, and additional work on filing a patent can be complex and confusing.

A patent gives you monopoly rights on your invention. In order to retain these rights, you must regularly renew your patent. It’s important you keep track of renewal dates to ensure the best possible protection. Here are some guidelines to help:

If you are thinking about registering your design you might be interested to know that the UK Government has just opened a consultation on a proposal to significantly reduce the fees for registered design filings

What is a patent, what are the benefits to a provisional patent application and why use a patent attorney?

As an inventor you know the scientific and technical knowledge involved in your invention. However, the preparation of a patent application and conducting proceedings with any patent office requires an understanding of patent law, patent rules and the patent office's practices and procedures.