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Intellectual property and the transition period
Information on trade marks, designs, patents, copyright, and exhaustion of IP rights during the transition period.
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Warning: misleading invoices – don’t be fooled
We are aware customers have received unsolicited invitations from companies offering services to help them protect their IP in return for a fee.
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Intellectual property insurance
Intellectual property insurance may not be appropriate for every business however you may find that IP insurance has numerous benefits.
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IP is in the air
We’re getting romantic in this week’s IPO blog as we explore innovations related to Valentine’s Day.
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IP for business: events, guidance, tools and case studies
A collection of intellectual property events, guidance, tools and case studies to help you create value from your ideas.
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1 January 2020: Update to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fees
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure changed on 1 January 2020.
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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 Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, supported by 1 public body.
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Newport
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NP10 8QQ
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Concept House
Cardiff Road
Newport
South Wales
NP10 8QQ
United Kingdom
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Cardiff Road
Newport
South Wales
NP10 8QQ
United Kingdom
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