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The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright. IPO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology , supported...
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Sir Martyn Oliver spoke about the Big Listen, the changes Ofsted is making and taking the time to collaboratively build a better education system for all.
Summary of the government's ongoing programme of work addressing key issues identified by the DCMS Select Committee’s Inquiry into the Economics of Music Streaming, including an indicative timeline for upcoming milestones.
Introductions to technology areas for policymakers.
Information about opinions requests we have received this year
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...
Details of funding for multi-sport grassroots facilities projects in 2023 to 2024
This guide gives an overview of the inspection data summary report (IDSR) for initial teacher education (ITE) providers and inspectors.
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We handle cases relating to intellectual property disputes about: patents registered designs plant varieties If the amount sought (damages) is under £500,000 then the case can also be heard by the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court . If the amount sought...
Find out how to complete and submit an Other Interest (OI) return using the HMRC spreadsheet or electronic flat text file.
Use this form to request a certificate of the Comptroller or a certified or uncertified copy from a file or the register.
Events courses and programmes to develop skills, knowledge and networks for chief executive officers, deputy-CEOs and their equivalents in public service.
How to use a patient-reported outcomes and experiences study to evaluate your digital health product.
The MDP uses Project Servator to disrupt criminal activity, while providing a reassuring presence for the Defence community and public.
Watch our caseworkers' top tips to make sure your applications are complete and correct. Avoid more than 20 common requisition points.
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
You can renew a registered design or restore a design that's expired with the Intellectual Property Office
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