UK Intellectual Property Office is an operating name of the Patent Office Filing an online request for an extension of time in proceedings procedure demonstration.

UK Intellectual Property Office is an operating name of the Patent Office

Filing an online request for an extension of time in proceedings

procedure demonstration

UK Intellectual Property Office is an operating name of the Patent Office

Introduction

Introduction PageThis page outlines the requirements for using the online service. This includes:•technical specifications;•information requirements for completing the service;•Help and Support information and contact details.

UK Intellectual Property Office is an operating name of the Patent Office

Step 1 – About YouAbout YouThis first screen asks you to enter contact details. This enables us to get in touch with you if we have any queries about your filing.

Fields with labels in bold are mandatory and must be completed.

We must know the name of the person requesting the time extension and be given an email address for auto-confirmation purposes.

UK Intellectual Property Office is an operating name of the Patent Office

Step 2 – Proceedings Number

Proceedings NumberHere we ask you to enter the:Opposition;Invalidation;Rectification;Revocation;number that you want the extension of time for.This service can only be used for dispute proceedings.

UK Intellectual Property Office is an operating name of the Patent Office

Step 3 – trade mark number

Trade mark NumberHere you are asked to enter the trade mark number that the extension of time is required for.You should enter the mark number and say if it is a UK or International (UK) mark and the system will retrieve details of your mark for you.

UK Intellectual Property Office is an operating name of the Patent Office

Step 3 – trade mark details

Trade Mark detailsBy entering the mark number on the previous page we will display it’s details by retrieving them from our records. If the details returned are incorrect, you can return to the previous page and amend your entry.

If the retrieval service is temporarily interrupted by maintenance work you will be given an alternative screen asking for the applicant name and lowest Nice class as validation of the correct mark details

UK Intellectual Property Office is an operating name of the Patent Office

Step 4 – extension of time

Extension of TimeHere we ask you to tell us how much more time you would like. You can set a time period, or give us a deadline that you want to work to.

A statement giving detailed and compelling reasons of why you need more time is needed so that we can make a decision whether to grant the extra time or not.

UK Intellectual Property Office is an operating name of the Patent Office

Step 5 – Agent/AFSAgent/AFSHere we ask for the address of the person making the request, or where we should send any related correspondence.The address for service can be the professional representative of the applicant or an address for service in the UK if the applicant is a non UK resident or company.If you have recorded your address with us you can simply enter the official customer id (ADP) number and we will retrieve your address details for confirmation.If you do not have (or know) your customer id (ADP) you’ll be given a screen to enter your address details

UK Intellectual Property Office is an operating name of the Patent Office

Step 6 - DeclarationDeclarationYou must declare your intention to file the form and therefore request the extension of time.

This is equivalent to a penned signature on a paper format.

UK Intellectual Property Office is an operating name of the Patent Office

Step 7 – Submission and Payment

Submission & PaymentThis page shows summary details of your filing onscreen. You can print the form to review it before submitting.If you are happy to submit then you must enter your payment details.You can pay either by debit/credit card or deposit account (if you have one).Selecting debit/credit card takes you to a secure payment page to enter your details. Payments require 1 hour to complete

UK Intellectual Property Office is an operating name of the Patent Office

Completion

CompletionOnce submitted you will be presented with a completion page. This confirms that you have filed the form, gives you a filing reference, and allows you to print the form for your records.