Customer feedback - October to December 2008

Compilation of general feedback received from customers during the period of October to December 2008. The feedback received is listed in the first column. Read across the row to find out our response and any additional measures taken.
General feedback Response and additional measures taken
You had a problem using the online forms system. We contacted you and explained the procedure and gave you the contact details of a few members of staff, just in case you needed further information.
You suggested that some of the wording in the Patents Application Guide could be improved. We contacted you and as a result of your feedback the guide would be revised.
You wanted to know how to take action against people fraudulently claiming that their marks and designs were registered. We gave you the contact details of the Office of Fair Trading. You had a visit from members of the Office of Fair Trading and the issue was resolved.
You informed us of an incorrect spelling of Intellectual Property on a standard e-mail. We rectified the error and thanked you.
You asked for the removal of the agents address from a journal as it included your personal address. We amended the journal accordingly.
You had a problem when submitting an on-line patent application with files exceeding 20mb. You said that the 20mb limit should be more obvious and should, perhaps, be on the browser page. We said we would investigate ways to make limits on file sizes more visible in future.
You said that the notes for online filing should be clearer regarding attachments. We said we would consider ways to enhance the service.