A patent grants exclusive rights to inventors or assignees, allowing them to prevent others from infringing on their invention. In exchange for disclosure, a proprietor can benefit from a period of exclusivity – of up to 20 years – to exploit their invention.
UK Patent Renewals, Fees and Deadlines
In order to keep a patent in force, renewal fees must be paid annually at the UK Intellectual Property Office (‘UKIPO’). The renewal…