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Changes for businesses and holders of international EU protected designs.
Find protected areas, check if your business or home is near one and what environmental restrictions apply.
How to assess a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
The shape and the configuration of objects are automatically protected by design right in the UK and Europe.
Examples of unacceptable trade marks around protected emblems, internet domain names and your company name.
When a business changes owner, employees could be protected under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) regulations (TUPE) - types of transfers, your rights, contracts, redundancy, where to get help
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
Gives key advice on open space, sports and recreation facilities, public rights of way and the new Local Green Space designation.
When you need consent for a proposed operation or management change on land in a SSSI and how to apply.
Understand the role of Natural England, local authorities and partnerships when designating or managing AONBs in England.
Find out if you can remove or work on countryside hedgerows.
International trade mark registrations protected in the EU under the Madrid Protocol will no longer enjoy protection in the UK after 1 January 2021.
It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of their sex, religion, disability or certain other personal characteristics ('protected characteristics')
When applying to register a trade mark, you must use the classification system to specify the goods and/or services you'll be using it on.
Information for developers on how to avoid harming protected areas and species during development work.
Information and guidance on the Equality Act 2010, including age discrimination and public sector Equality Duty.
The Online Safety Bill is a new set of laws to protect children and adults online. It will make social media companies more responsible for their users’ safety on their platforms.
Guidance for businesses holding registered Community designs and international trade marks and designs.
Guidance for businesses and organisations holding EU trade marks at the end of the transition period.
Explains the legislation governing Tree Preservation Orders and tree protection in conservation areas.
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