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Sections (70A.01-70A.08) last updated: July 2021.
An unofficial consolidated version of the Design right (unregistered) sections of part 3 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
Guidelines and scenarios explaining how the IPO examines AI inventions.
Publication date 10 September 2025.
Performers in literary, dramatic or musical works have certain rights in how those works can then be used.
Understand how intellectual property crime and infringement occurs and impacts on businesses and consumers.
Restriction on filing evidence in standard trade mark oppositions and in trade mark cancellation proceedings at the IPO.
Review of Fast Track Opposition Process: New Costs Cap.
Maximise innovation with the Lambert toolkit collaboration and consortium agreement guidance.
Guidance for businesses who have unregistered Community designs.
Sections (12.01 to 12.100) last updated: September 2018.
Section (4.01 - 4.94) last updated: October 2019.
This section of the SEPs Resource Hub provides an explanation of SEP specific words and terms used throughout the guidance.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Indonesia.
Sections (36.01 - 36.09) last updated: April 2021.
Sections (40.01 - 40.20) last updated: July 2021.
Sections (8.01 - 8.31) last updated: January 2024.
Guidance on patents hearings and how to appeal against an outcome.
We’re piloting our new digital patents service for a small number of customers. This guidance explains how you can get involved.
Copyright advice on printed music issues aimed at singers, instrumentalists, orchestras, choirs, bands and other users of printed music.
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