Intellectual Property

Selling

You can sell your Intellectual Property (IP), like any other form of property.

If you sell a patent, trade mark or design, then you must inform us so that we can update our records.

Copyright

There is no register for copyright works but you should keep precise records if you sell or transfer ownership.

Designs

Use Form DF12A to transfer ownership in your registered design or design application.

Patents

Use Form 21 to transfer ownership in your patent or patent application.

Trade marks

Use Form TM16 to transfer ownership in your trade mark or trade mark application.