What Is A Divisional Patent Application?
By Iain Russell, UK and European Patent Attorney and Director at Russell IP (BSc, CPA, EPA, FRSA — 20 years’ experience in computer-implemented inventions and music technology). What Is A Divisional Patent Application? A Guide For UK And European Patent Applications Published: July 2026 | Last updated: July 2026 If you are a founder, inventor, or part of an early-stage team, you may come across the term divisional patent application while building your patent portfolio. A divisional patent application is a separate application that is split out from one you have already filed, and it can be a useful tool […]