UK Patent Application Timeline
European Patent Application Timeline
European Patent (Opposition) Appeal Process
Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application timeline
International patent protection filing strategy
International design protection filing strategy
Community Trade Mark Application Timeline
International Trade Mark Application Timeline
You may well find it useful to refer to these timelines when your attorney explains your options, likely costs and timeframes to you.
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