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Use a global project licence to simplify the export of military goods and technology classed as collaborative defence projects.
What intellectual property is, how you can protect it, and which of copyright, patents, design right and trade marks applies to your work
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
A collection of guidance explaining different types of intellectual property. Including tools and case studies about protecting IP in your business.
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
Information about opinions requests we have received this year
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Japan, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
A collection of guidance about how to protect and enforce your intellectual property. Including information on infringement, counterfeiting and piracy.
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Who gets copyright, types of work it covers, permitted use of copyright material, how to license and sell copyright and help resolving disputes
You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you're importing inherited goods into the UK.
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Report vandalised property to your local council
To protect your trade mark outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
Intellectual property can be bought, sold or licensed.
A collection of guidance about how to protect, manage and enforce copyright. Copyright protects original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works.
How to remove an overseas entity's registration from the Register of Overseas Entities.
A collection of factsheets, updated guidelines and news stories related to DBS and coronavirus.
If someone dies without a will or known family, their ownerless property (bona vacantia) goes to the crown - check if you're an entitled relative, search for an estate, refer or claim on an estate
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