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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 鈥� 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, you鈥檝e lost the original or did not receive it.

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 拢20 each.

Uncertified copies cost 拢5.

Uncertified copies by email cost a 拢5 set fee and 拢1.20 per page.

Request a replacement certificate

Call the IPO to ask for a replacement patent registration certificate.

There鈥檚 no fee for replacement certificates.

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 you鈥檙e 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 拢20 each.

A certified copy does not include a replacement certificate.

Request an uncertified copy

of a trade mark.

There鈥檚 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.

There鈥檚 no fee for replacement certificates.

There are different ways to request a design document depending on whether you need:

• a certified copy

• an uncertified copy聽

• a replacement certificate

You can find out which copy or certificate you need if you鈥檙e 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 you鈥檙e requesting.

Certified copies cost 拢30 each.

A certified copy does not include a replacement certificate.

Request an uncertified copy

of a design registration or application online.

There鈥檚 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.

There鈥檚 no fee for replacement certificates.