Booklets and guides

The following is a list of guides and booklets we currently have available on our website.

Copyright

Copyright guides which are currently available on our website. The first column contains title of the publication, the second column a description of the publication and the third column, the last revision date. Click on the title of the publication to access.
Title Description Last revised
Artist's Resale Right - guidance for business PDF document(257Kb) Resale right is important to any business which sells or deals in works of art. February 2007
Copyright basic facts PDF document(1.34Mb) Basic information on copyright protection. February 2010

Designs

Designs guides which are currently available on our website. The first column contains title of the publication, the second column a description of the publication and the third column, the last revision date. Click on the title of the publication to access.
Title Description Last revised
Designs application guide PDF document(1.37Mb) This booklet will help you apply to register a design in the UK. It also includes information about applying to register a design abroad. July 2009
Designs basic facts PDF document(655Kb) Basic information on some areas of design protection. April 2009

Patents

Patent guides which are currently available on our website. The first column contains title of the publication, the second column a description of the publication and the third column, the last revision date. Click on the title of the publication to access.
Title Description Last revised
Patent basic facts PDF document(733Kb) Basic facts on filing a patent application July 2011
Patents essential reading PDF document(1.86Mb) This booklet provides information you need to consider before applying for a patent. July 2011
Patents application guide PDF document(2.04Mb) This guide is all about how to apply for a UK patent. July 2011
Keeping your patent in force PDF document(206Kb) Information on how to renew your patent. December 2007
Restoring your patent PDF document(320Kb) Information on how to restore your patent if you failed to pay the renewal fee on time. December 2007
Evidence - A guide to the requirements for presentations before the Comptroller PDF document(197Kb) Information on how to present evidence before the Comptroller. December 2007
Registering licences under your patent PDF document(241Kb) Information on granting someone a licence to use you patent. April 2009
Registering transactions which affect the rights in your patent PDF document(1.26Mb) Guidance on registering transactions. April 2009
Supplementary Protection Certificates PDF document(278Kb) Short introduction to the procedures for applying for a Supplementary Protection Certificate in the UK. March 2009
Code of Practice for patent applicants and agents PDF document(111Kb) The Code of Practice for patent applicants and agents aims to identify what the Patents Directorate believes are best practices for those dealing with the Directorate. October 2011

Trade marks

Trade mark guides which are currently available on our website. The first column contains title of the publication, the second column a description of the publication and the third column, the last revision date. Click on the title of the publication to access.
Title Description Last revised
Trade marks quick facts PDF document(870Kb) This leaflet provides basic information on some areas of trade marks. It is not a reference book and has no legal authority. July 2011
Trade mark basic facts PDF document(404Kb) This leaflet, provides basic information on some areas of trade marks. It is not a reference book and has no legal authority. May 2010
How to apply for a Community trade mark PDF document(108Kb) Guidance on community trade mark propection for people applying from the UK March 2010
How to apply for an International trade mark PDF document(181Kb) Guidance on international trade mark protection for people applying from the UK February 2011
Opposing a trade mark PDF document(144Kb) Guidance on how to oppose a trade mark application and defend against opposition. June 2011
Invalidating a trade mark PDF document(111Kb) Guidance on how to apply to invalidate a trade mark in the UK and how to defend your trade mark against an application to invalidate. June 2011
Revoking a trade mark for reasons of non-use PDF document(128Kb) Guidance on how to apply to revoke someone else's trade mark and information on how to defend against revocation (for reasons of non-use). June 2011
Rectifying an error or omission in a trade mark in the UK Register PDF document(27Kb) Guidance how to rectify an error or ommission in a trade mark in the UK register. June 2011

Business support publications

Business support publications which are currently available on our website. The first column contains title of the publication, the second column a description of the publication and the third column, the last revision date. Click on the title of the publication to access.
Title Description Last revised
MyIP: Intellectual Property explained PDF document(1.15Mb) An introduction to copyright, designs, patents and trade marks. November 2010
Licensing Intellectual Property PDF document(425Kb) This booklet is designed to give you an understanding of the potential benefits licensing intellectual property offers your business. June 2011
Licensing Intellectual Property - Checklist PDF document(126Kb)
Licensing Intellectual Property - Checklist MS Word Document(88Kb)		 This checklist sets out the major issues you need to think about before licensing IP.  
Agreeing a price for Intellectual Property Rights PDF document(690Kb) This booklet is designed to help businesses conducting transactions involving Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) to arrive at the valuation for the IPRs. April 2011
Agreeing a price for Intellectual Property Rights - Checklist PDF document(166Kb)
Agreeing a price for Intellectual Property Rights - Checklist MS Word Document(189Kb)		 IPR valuation checklist  
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) PDF document(337Kb) This booklet is designed to help you consider whether you need the protection of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before you share your ideas or information. April 2011
An Example of a One-way Non-Disclosure Agreement PDF document(31Kb)
An Example of a One-way Non-Disclosure Agreement MS Word Document(84Kb)		    
An Example of a Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement PDF document(59Kb)
An Example of a Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement MS Word Document(87Kb)		    
Choosing the Right IP Adviser booklet PDF document(583Kb) This booklet is designed to help you become and informed consumer of the IP Advisor services you require to obtain registered rights. August 2011

General

General guides which are currently available on our website. The first column contains title of the publication, the second column a description of the publication and the third column, the last revision date. Click on the title of the publication to access.
Title Description Last revised
Disabled facilities for customers & visitors PDF document(99Kb) Details of disabled facilities at our Newport and London Offices. April 2007
Framework Document 2008/9 PDF document(771Kb) Framework within which the Intellectual Property Office operates. February 2009
Intellectual Property Office Charter, Customer Service Standards and Feedback PDF document(106Kb) Guide on the Intellectual Property Office Charter, Customer Service Standards and Customer Feedback February 2011
Mediation of Intellectual Property Disputes PDF document(576Kb) Resolving disputes through mediation February 2009