After you apply for a review

If we proceed with your application for a review, we will send a copy of Patents Form 2, your statement and any other documents filed to:

• the person who made the original request for an opinion, unless this is you
• anyone who filed observations

and will invite them to file a statement supporting your application or a counter-statement opposing it. They will have:

• four weeks from the date of advertisement or
• two months from the date the opinion is issued, whichever is the later

in which to file a statement supporting your application or a counter-statement opposing it.

We will also advertise your application on our website.

What if no-one files a statement or counter-statement?

If no-one files a statement or counter-statement, the proceedings will just involve you.

What if someone files a statement or counter-statement?

If someone files a statement or counter-statement, we will send a copy of it to you. The proceedings will then involve you and the other party or parties.