UK govt's SEP, design consultation responses delayed due to political upheaval
By Douglas Clarke-Williams ( July 15, 2026, 13:41 GMT | Insight) -- The future of the UK's standard-essential patent and design law regimes will remain uncertain for longer after the UK Intellectual Property Office delayed its response to major consultations on proposed reforms in both areas, MLex has learned. The move comes with Andy Burnham's imminent installation as prime minister on July 20, with the expected appointment of new ministers for many government departments.Official responses to major consultations on proposed reforms to the UK’s standard-essential patent and design law regimes will no longer be published before the summer, prolonging industry uncertainty, MLex has learned....
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