Accelerating UK Patent Prosecution at the UK IPO: A Practical Guide Introduction Securing a UK patent is usually a long game. On a normal timetable, a UK patent application remains pending for several years before it is granted or finally refused. In many situations, that slow and steady pace is absolutely fine; it gives time to refine the technology, explore markets and spread costs. In other situations, there’s a need for the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) to move faster. Perhaps a competitor is gearing up to launch a similar product, an investor is asking to see patent grants

New Guidance On Generative AI In Patent Work: Essential Reading For Inventors And SMEs The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA) and the Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg) have issued new guidance on using generative AI for patent work. In this article, we answer some key questions about the new guidance, and who and what it is for. Why The New CIPA Guidance On Generative AI Matters Generative AI tools are now everywhere. Many inventors and small, innovative businesses are already using them to:  Brainstorm product ideas; Tidy up technical descriptions; Help draft patent-related documents; or Summarise prior art and