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  • Criminal Procedure Rules 2020 and Criminal Practice Directions 2023

    The latest versions of the Criminal Procedure Rules and of the Criminal Practice Directions made by the Lord Chief Justice.

    • From: Criminal Procedure Rule Committee and 1 others
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  • Trade mark forms and fees

    List of trade mark forms and fees.

    • From: Intellectual Property Office
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  • Achieving best evidence in criminal proceedings

    Guidance on interviewing victims and witnesses, and guidance on using special measures.

    • From: Ministry of Justice
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  • Manual of Patent Practice

    The Manual of Patent Practice (MOPP) explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.

    • From: Intellectual Property Office
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  • Patent forms and fees

    List of online and paper patent forms and fees.

    • From: Intellectual Property Office
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  • Manual of trade marks practice

    The manual of trade marks practice sets out guidance on the Intellectual Property Office work practices.

    • From: Intellectual Property Office
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  • "The Judge Over Your Shoulder"

    Guidance to help you navigate the legal frameworks within which public bodies, particularly Government, make decisions

    • From: Government Legal Department
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  • Copyright Act

    The principal legislation on copyright can be found in the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

    • From: Intellectual Property Office
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  • The Patents Act 1977

    The Patents Act 1977 is the main law governing the patents system in the UK.

    • From: Intellectual Property Office
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  • Trade Marks Act 1994

    The Trade Marks Act 1994 make up part of the trade mark legislation in the UK.

    • From: Intellectual Property Office
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  • The Military Court Service

    The Military Court Service provides a criminal court for the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force in the Court Martial, Summary Appeal and Service Civilian Court.

    • From: Ministry of Defence
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  • Design forms and fees

    List of design forms and fees.

    • From: Intellectual Property Office
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  • Trade Marks Rules

    The Trade Marks Rules 2008 set out the detailed procedures under the Trade Marks Act 1994, and came into force on 1 October 2008.

    • From: Intellectual Property Office
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  • The Patents Rules 2007 and Patents (Fees) Rules 2007

    The Patents Rules 2007 set out the detailed procedures under the Patents Act 1977, and came into force on 17 December 2007.

    • From: Intellectual Property Office
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  • Copyright: orphan works

    How to get permission to copy a creative work for which the right holder(s) cannot be found ie an orphan work.

    • From: Intellectual Property Office
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  • Patents: Manual of Patent Practice

    The Manual of Patent Practice explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.

    • From: Intellectual Property Office
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  • Formalities Manual (online version)

    The Formalities Manual explains the Intellectual Property Office's formalities examination practice under the Patents Act 1977.

    • From: Intellectual Property Office
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  • Prison discharge policy: PSI 72/2011

    Rules and guidance for prison staff on what to do when a prisoner leaves the prison (being discharged).

    • From: HM Prison and Probation Service and 1 others
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  • Registered Designs Examination Practice guide

    This guide provides information on how design applications are examined in respect of national applications filed at the UK Intellectual Property Office.

    • From: Intellectual Property Office
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  • Registered Designs Act and Rules

    The Registered Designs Act 1949 is the current law for the registration of designs and the protection of registered designs in the UK

    • From: Intellectual Property Office
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