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Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 29 April 2024.
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A collection of guidance about how to protect and enforce your intellectual property. Including information on infringement, counterfeiting and piracy.
What to do if you think you've spotted a scam pretending to be from Companies House, and examples of scam emails, letters and telephone calls.
ATA Carnet lets you temporarily export commercial samples, trade fair or exhibition goods and professional equipment to countries that are part of the ATA Carnet system.
Correct an original registration with the register office or GRO - what corrections can be made, who can apply, how long it takes
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
The civil procedure rules govern the way civil cases are managed, and set out the processes of the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the County Court.
Applications, changes and cancellations for consideration under the UK geographical indications (GI) schemes, how to object and appeal against decisions.
Information about who needs a seaman's discharge book and a British seaman's card
How to use A/B testing to evaluate your digital health product.
Be aware of misleading invoices offering services to help protect your IP rights in return for a fee.
See the list of applications to protect the geographical name of a food, drink or agricultural product in Great Britain.
Search decisions from UK trade mark hearings
Keep your details up to date in the patent register, tell the Intellectual Property Office about a change of owner or make a change to your patent
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