British Patent Office

The British Patent Office, now part of the UK Intellectual Property Office, is the government agency responsible for examining and granting patents in the UK. A patent is a legal right that gives inventors exclusive control over their invention for a limited time. The office reviews patent applications, ensuring inventions are new, inventive, and useful. It also maintains official patent registers and supports innovation and intellectual property rights. Essentially, it helps inventors protect their creations and promotes technological progress within the country.