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Basic introduction for private applicants on filing international patent applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
Details of what is considered as military technology or prejudicial to national security or public safety when applying for a patent.
A change in practice in the registrar’s service of documents in trade mark and registered design inter partes proceedings.
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This section of the SEPs Resource Hub provides an explanation of SEP specific words and terms used throughout the guidance.
This page provides practical information to help you make the most of your IP when doing business in ASEAN.
Information to help you protect, manage, and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in the UAE.
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