GB Patent Rules Flashcards
(30 cards)
GB convention application:
When is a divisional due?
3 months before the compliance deadline
GB first filing (non-convention):
When is the search fee due?
12 months from the filing date
GB convention application:
When are claims due?
Later of:
a) 12 months from the earliest priority date, or
b) 2 months from the filing date
GB first filing (non-convention):
When is the Application fee due?
12 months from the filing date
GB convention application:
What is the deadline for filing certified copies?
16 months from the earliest priority date
GB convention application:
When are formal drawings due?
15 months from the earliest priority date
GB first filing (non-convention):
When are formal drawings due?
15 months from the filing date
GB convention application:
When is a divisional due?
3 months before the compliance deadline
What is the UKIPO form number for requesting examinaiton?
PF10
GB convention application:
When is the Application fee due?
Later of:
a) 12 months from the earliest priority date, or
b) 2 months from the filing date
GB convention application:
When is the Designation of Inventor due?
16 months from the earliest priority date
GB convention application:
When is the Examination fee due?
6 months from the publication date
GB convention application:
When is the search fee due?
Later of:
a) 12 months from the earliest priority date, or
b) 2 months from the filing date
GB first filing (non-convention):
When are claims due?
12 months from the filing date
GB Patents:
When are additional page fees payable?
Additional page fees are payable from the 36th page of the description onwards
(first 35 pages are free)
GB first filing (non-convention):
When is a divisional due?
3 months before the compliance deadline
GB convention application:
When is the abstract due?
Later of:
a) 12 months from the earliest priority date, or
b) 2 months from the filing date
GB first filing (non-convention):
When is the abstract due?
12 months from the filing date
What is the UKIPO form number for requesting a new patent?
PF1
GB first filing (non-convention):
When is the compliance deadline due?
Later of:
a) 4 and 1/2 years from filing date, or
b) 1 year from first examination report
GB first filing (non-convention):
When is the Designation of Inventor due?
16 months from the filing date
GB first filing (non-convention):
When is the Examination fee due?
6 months from the publication date
GB Patents:
Excess claims fees are payable from which claim?
Excess claims fees are payable payable from the 26th claim onwards
(first 25 claims are free)
GB Patents:
What are the minimum requirements to obtain a GB filing date?
* Indication a GB patent is sought (or PF1)
* Applicant details
* Description or reference to an earlier filied application
* Drawings (if application contains drawings)
