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Rules on using a geographical indication (GI) scheme logo to mark a registered protected food or drink name.
Who can use the Driver and Vehicle Standards (DVSA) earned recognition logo, where it can be used, and how it must look.
Apply for permission to use Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) logos if you're a driving or motorcycle instructor or provide other driver training.
Register a design - what designs are protected, search the registers, prepare your illustrations, how to apply, disclaimers and limitations.
A list of 10 criteria that represent good practice in creating, applying and enforcing design codes.
The UK government's design principles and examples of how they've been used.
What intellectual property is, how you can protect it, and which of copyright, patents, design right and trade marks applies to your work
Apply to use the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) logo.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Tayler on 1 May 2024.
Read about businesses that have participated in support schemes funded by the UK government.
Guidance relating to the protection, managing and enforcing of a registered design. Registered designs protect the appearance, shape or decoration of a product.
The shape and the configuration of objects are automatically protected by design right in the UK and Europe.
Guidance for businesses holding registered Community designs and international trade marks and designs.
Find registered designs in the UK
A new pathway supporting innovative approaches to the safe, timely and efficient development of medicines to improve patient access.
How a product complies with EU safety, health and environmental requirements, and how to place a CE marking on your product.
Guidance on using Ofsted's logos, plus copyright information.
You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you are importing or presenting a decoration or award in the UK.
View designs registered in the designs journal from the last 25 years
Guidance for businesses who have unregistered Community designs.
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