The UK Intellectual Property Office launches new on-line patent application service
A new web-based patent application service is now available on this website.
The service allows users to apply for patents on-line and provide their inventorship information using a web-based interface. Users can also request search and examination of their application in this way.
This new service complements the existing and continuing patents e-filing service which uses the European Patent Office’s epoline ® system. Its launch coincides with the first anniversary of the implementation of the Patents Electronic Case System (PECS) which replaced paper case files with electronic ones.
Sean Dennehey, Director of Patents, said:
"This new service gives customers of the UK Intellectual Property Office more choice in how they can file patent applications with us. In particular, it allows people to file patent applications electronically using a standard browser interface. We think this is good news for our customers, and underlines our commitment to delivering high quality e-business services."
Editors note
- Further information about using our online system are available.
