From 1 January 2021, and subject to implementation timetabling, an Address for Service (AfS) in the UK, Gibraltar or the Channel Islands will be needed for new UK patent, trade mark and registered design application filings.
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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
By Iain Russell, Patent Attorney and Director at Russell IP – a UK and European Patent Attorney with over 20 years’ experience in patents for technology innovations. Russell IP is regulated by IPReg. What Is The UK Patent Box, And How Can It Save Your Company Tax? Published: July 2026 | Last updated: July 2026 The UK Patent Box is a tax scheme that can reduce the Corporation Tax a company pays on profits from its patented inventions, in some cases to an effective rate of 10%. For a profitable, innovative business, that can be a significant saving – and
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