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Be aware of misleading invoices offering services to help protect your IP rights in return for a fee.
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
To protect your trade mark outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
A copyright notice is a concise note published by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) providing basic copyright guidance.
A collection of guidance about how to protect and enforce your intellectual property. Including information on infringement, counterfeiting and piracy.
How to protect your company from scams and fraud and how to report it.
Advice for British people buying property in Bulgaria, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you're importing inherited goods into the UK.
A collection of case studies showing how businesses have used copyright protection to create value from their ideas.
Ownership of copyright works may depend on the circumstances under which the work was created.
After you have registered for the Valuation Office Agency's service, you’ll need to claim a property before you can submit a check or challenge.
Find out what trade barriers are and how they may affect you when exporting goods or services.
Watch our caseworkers' top tips to make sure your applications are complete and correct. Avoid more than 20 common requisition points.
A collection of case studies showing how businesses have protected their designs to help create value from their ideas.
Disclosure of the identity of individuals making applications and complaints to the Certification Officer
Claim relief on import duty and VAT when importing miscellaneous documents and related articles into the UK.
Template affidavit (religious document) of marital status form for British nationals in China. Please choose the most appropriate template for your circumstances.
This page provides practical information to help you make the most of your IP when doing business in Kazakhstan.
Find out what animal by-products (material with animal content) you can use in a small scale compost heap and if your heap needs approval.
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