Work manuals

Our work manuals set out guidance on our work practices. They appear here for information only, please read our disclaimer before using them.

Patent practice

Practice under the Patents Act 1977, taking into account changes in the law and legal decisions.

Examining patent applications for biotechnological inventions

Practice for examining patent applications for biotechnological inventions.

Examining patent applications for medical inventions

Practice for examining patent applications for medical inventions.

Hearings

The law and procedure for patent and design right hearings.

Litigation

Administrative procedures for patent and design right proceedings.

Formalities

Practice and procedures for examining the formalities of patent applications under the Patents Act 1977 and associated rules.