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.
A Summary of UK Patent Fees Increase April 2026
On 1 April 2026, the UK Intellectual Property Office (‘UKIPO’) increased the fees for designs, trade marks and patents. This article aims to…














