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You can make observations on the patentability of a published patent application.
Examples of unacceptable trade marks around protected emblems, internet domain names and your company name.
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The conditions that new cemetery developments, or new extensions of a cemetery, can operate under without needing an environmental permit.
Apply to the Public Trustee to find out if a tenancy has been ended after a tenant's death
Information on using the app to apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to come to the UK.
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure.
What intellectual property is, how you can protect it, and which of copyright, patents, design right and trade marks applies to your work
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your Intellectual Property (IP) rights in South Korea.
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Be aware of misleading invoices offering services to help protect your IP rights in return for a fee.
To protect your trade mark outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
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