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UIN 13422

Patents: Applications

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answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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6 February 2020

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13 February 2020 · Answer

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13 February 2020

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, for what reasons a Patent application takes a minimum of two years to be examined and granted.

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  1. 6 February 2020

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, for what reasons a Patent application takes a minimum of two years to be examined and granted.

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  2. 13 February 2020

    Answer

    We recognise the need to offer a timely service to those who need it, alongside a flexible service that allows applicants to develop their technology as their patent application progresses. We also offer a prompt grant option. Applicants have up to two ye...

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