Revision of the Code of Practice for Patent Applicants and Agents

Reference: 2010-001

Launch date: 7 January 2010
Closing date: 18 February 2010

The consultation document sets out some proposed adjustments to the Code of Practice. These are intended to ensure that the Code of Practice continues to set out best practice as clearly as possible. The Code of Practice sets out what the Intellectual Property Office believes are best practices for those drafting, filing and prosecuting patent applications.

The informal consultation is directed to any individual, organisation or company.