Get copies of patent, trade mark or design documents
Printable version
1. Overview
You can get copies of documents if you need to prove who owns or has applied for a UK patent, trade mark or design registration.
There are 2 types of copy 바카라 사이트“ certified and uncertified.
You can also request a replacement of the registration certificate.
Certified copy
This is an official document, also called a Certificate of the Registrar.
You need a certified copy to:
- register a piece of intellectual property (IP) outside the UK
- prove legal ownership of intellectual property, such as in a court case
Uncertified copy
An uncertified copy is a photocopy or digital copy of the details on the register. You can use this for research or personal use.
Replacement certificates
A replacement certificate is a reissue of the registration certificate.
This is not included when you request a certified or uncertified copy.
You need a good reason to get a replacement certificate - for example, you바카라 사이트™ve lost the original or did not receive it.
2. Request patent documents
Use patents form 23 to apply for either a certified or uncertified copy of a patent.
If you need certified copies of two or more different patents or patent applications, you must send a separate form for each one. You can use the form to ask for multiple copies of the same patent or patent application.
Fill in the form and post it or email it. The details of where to send it are on the form.
How much they cost
Certified copies cost £20 each.
Uncertified copies cost £5.
Uncertified copies by email cost a £5 set fee and £1.20 per page.
Request a replacement certificate
Call the IPO to ask for a replacement patent registration certificate.
Intellectual Property Office
Telephone: 0300 300 2000
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Find out about call charges
There바카라 사이트™s no fee for replacement certificates.
3. Request trade marks documents
There are different ways to request a trade marks document depending on whether you need:
- a certified copy
- an uncertified copy
- a replacement certificate
You can find out which copy or certificate you need if you바카라 사이트™re not sure.
Request a certified copy
Use form TM31R to request a certified copy of a trade mark. Download and send it by post or email to the address on the form.
Certified copies cost £20 each.
A certified copy does not include a replacement certificate.
Request an uncertified copy
of a trade mark.
There바카라 사이트™s no fee for uncertified copies.
An uncertified copy does not include a replacement certificate.
If you cannot use the online form, contact the Intellectual Property Office (IPO).
Request a replacement certificate
Call the IPO to ask for a replacement trade mark registration certificate.
Intellectual Property Office
Telephone: 0300 300 2000
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Find out about call charges
There바카라 사이트™s no fee for replacement certificates.
4. Request design documents
There are different ways to request a design document depending on whether you need:
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a certified copy
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an uncertified copyÂ
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a replacement certificate
You can find out which copy or certificate you need if you바카라 사이트™re not sure.
Request a certified copy
Use form DF23 to request a certified copy of a design registration or application. Download and send it by post or email to the address on the form.
You should use one form for each certified copy you바카라 사이트™re requesting.
Certified copies cost £30 each.
A certified copy does not include a replacement certificate.
Request an uncertified copy
of a design registration or application online.
There바카라 사이트™s no fee for uncertified copies.
An uncertified copy does not include a replacement certificate.
If you cannot use the online form, contact the Intellectual Property Office (IPO).
Request a replacement certificate
Call the IPO to ask for a replacement design registration certificate.
Intellectual Property Office
Telephone: 0300 300 2000
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Find out about call charges
There바카라 사이트™s no fee for replacement certificates.