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Patents: Manual of Patent Practice

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Date: 2nd Oct, 2023 Source: Intellectual Property Office Country: United Kingdom Original Source

Brief

Summary:

The Manual of Patent Practice (MOPP) is a comprehensive guide to the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977. It outlines the legal framework for patents, including sections from the Patents Act 1977 and Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. The manual also covers Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPC) for Medicinal Products and Plant Protection Products. The MOPP is regularly updated to reflect changes in the law, judicial decisions, and other developments. The most recent update occurred on 2 October 2023, with substantive changes made to Section 20.

Guidance

Patents: Manual of Patent Practice

The Manual of Patent Practice explains the Intellectual Property Office’s practice under the Patents Act 1977.

From:
Intellectual Property Office
Published
1 July 2014
Last updated
2 October 2023 — See all updates

Documents

Manual of Patent Practice

https://www.gov.ukhttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/manual-of-patent-practice-mopp

Details

The Manual recites sections of the Patents Act 1977 and sections of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 relating to patents. There is also a section on Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPC) for Medicinal Products and Plant Protection Products.

We update the Manual regularly to reflect recent developments such as changes in the law and judicial decisions. The most recent update occurred on 2 October 2023 when substantive changes were made to Sections 20.

Please note that statements made in the Manual are not in themselves an authority for any action by the Intellectual Property Office and should not be used as a set of legal requirements. If you notice any errors please contact information@ipo.gov.uk.

Details of recent changes

Details of recent changes to the manual are available.

Request a copy

The Manual of Patent Practice is available as a PDF on request. Please email information@ipo.gov.uk for a copy.

Published 1 July 2014
Last updated 2 October 2023 + show all updates

  1. Online manual to reflect October 2023 changes.

  2. Online Manual of Patent Practice updated.

  3. Online manual to reflect April 2023 changes.

  4. Online manual to reflect January 2023 changes.

  5. Online manual to reflect October 2022 changes.

  6. Online manual to reflect July 2022 changes.

  7. Online manual to reflect April 2022 changes.

  8. Online manual to reflect January 2022 changes.

  9. MOPP online version for October 2021 updated.

  10. MOPP online version for July 2021 updated.

  11. MOPP online version for April 2021 updated.

  12. MOPP online version for January 2021 updated.

  13. MOPP online version for October 2020 updated.

  14. MOPP online version for July 2020 updated.

  15. MOPP online version for April 2020.

  16. New PDF version updated 2 January 2020 and a new online version.

  17. New PDF version updated 1 October 2019 and a new online version.

  18. New PDF version updated 1 July 2019 and a new online version.

  19. New PDF version updated 29 March 2019 and a new online version.

  20. New PDF version updated 2 January 2019 and a new online version.

  21. New PDF version updated 1 October 2018 and a new online version.

  22. New PDF version updated 29 June 2018 and a new online version.

  23. New PDF version updated 29 March 2018 and a new online version.

  24. New PDF version updated 2 January 2018 and a new online version.

  25. New PDF version updated 29 September 2017 and a new online version.

  26. New PDF version updated 30 June 2017 and a new online version.

  27. New PDF version updated 31 March 2017 and a new online version.

  28. New PDF version updated 30 December 2016 and a new online version.

  29. New Pdf and online version added.

  30. New PDF version updated 1 July 2016 and a new online version.

  31. New PDF version updated 31 March 2016 and a new online version.

  32. New PDF version updated 31 December 2015 and a new online version.

  33. Updated citation format document added. New online chapter for citation formats added.

  34. Link to online manual added.

  35. New version updated – 1 October 2015.

  36. New version updated – 1 July 2015.

  37. Citations Formats has been added.

  38. New version updated – 1 April 2015.

  39. New version updated – 1 January 2015.

  40. Updated version of the MoPP published on 1 October 2014.

  41. First published.

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Summary: Guidance – Patents: Manual of Patent Practice

The Manual of Patent Practice (MOPP) is a comprehensive guide published by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) explaining the practice under the Patents Act 1977. The manual is regularly updated to reflect recent developments, changes in the law, and judicial decisions.

The manual is divided into several sections, including those that recite sections of the Patents Act 1977 and the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 relating to patents. It also includes a section on Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPC) for Medicinal Products and Plant Protection Products.

The manual provides detailed guidance on various aspects of patent practice, including:

Patent application procedures
 Patent specification requirements
Inventorship and priority
 Patent claims and descriptions
Patent search and examination
 Patent opposition and appeal procedures
Patent renewals and fees

The manual is available as a PDF on request and can be emailed to interested individuals. The online manual is updated regularly to reflect substantive changes, with the most recent update occurring on October 2, 2023.

The manual is a valuable resource for patent attorneys, lawyers, and inventors seeking to understand the complex patent application process and ensure compliance with the relevant laws and regulations.

Key Points:

The Manual of Patent Practice is a comprehensive guide to patent practice in the UK.
The manual is regularly updated to reflect recent developments and changes in the law.
 The manual includes sections on patent application procedures, specification requirements, and supplementary protection certificates.
The manual is available as a PDF on request and can be updated regularly online.
 The manual is a valuable resource for patent attorneys, lawyers, and inventors seeking to understand the patent application process.

Please note that statements made in the manual are not in themselves an authority for any action by the Intellectual Property Office and should not be used as a set of legal requirements.

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