Address for Service rules changes: call for views

The IPO is seeking views on proposed changes to the Address for Service (AfS) rules. The changes will remove the reference to the European Economic Area. This means that only UK or Channel Island AfSs will be accepted.

This will apply to new applications for patents, trade marks and designs. It will apply to requests for hearings. It will also apply to requests to start potentially contentious proceedings. Proceedings relating to unregistered designs are included. It will not apply to such actions which are lodged with the IPO before the end of the Transition Period.

Please respond using our Call For Views consultation.