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What intellectual property is, how you can protect it, and which of copyright, patents, design right and trade marks applies to your work
A collection of case studies showing how businesses have used copyright protection to create value from their ideas.
Use this form to give notice of a vacation of office when administrator ceases to be qualified to act.
Request an uncertified electronic copy of a UK patent or patent application for personal reference or research
How to work out the customs value if transactions are between branch offices or include inter-company transfers and accounting if you're an importer or clearing agent.
We are a specialist list set up to deal with: claims and appeals concerning patents (including supplementary protection certificates), registered designs, copyright issues, trade marks, semiconductor topography rights and plant varieties; claims and appeals concerning the and other intellectual property...
If your patent has ceased because you did not pay your renewal fee in time, you can apply to restore it.
Be aware of misleading invoices offering services to help protect your IP rights in return for a fee.
Use this form to request a certificate of the Comptroller or a certified or uncertified copy from a file or the register.
Check timescales for the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) to process your work (eg prior authority application, graduated fee claims).
Claim relief on import duty and VAT when importing miscellaneous documents and related articles into the UK.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mrs Justice Eady on 3 May 2024.
A collection of case studies showing how businesses have protected their designs to help create value from their ideas.
Records and paperwork you must keep if you’re a passenger plane operator.
Use this form to apply for a patent to be restored
How the protected online filing (PROOF) scheme can help you prevent fraudulent changes to your company.
Tell Companies House of a vacation of office when an administrator ceases to be qualified to act, for a company registered in Scotland.
Use this form to request an opinion as to validity or infringement.
Qualified Persons (QPs) should follow the below guidance on the flexible approaches we are taking for medicines imported from third countries.
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