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Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
The below provides guidance and helpful information on the IPO's attaché based in China
Security and safety.
Applications.
Right to apply for and obtain a patent and be mentioned as inventor.
Administrative provisions.
The Marrakesh Treaty is an international legal instrument which makes it easier for blind, visually impaired and print disabled people to access works protected by copyright.
Summary of the government's ongoing work addressing key issues identified by the DCMS Select Committee’s Inquiry into the Economics of Music Streaming.
Summary of the government's ongoing programme of work to develop a code of practice on copyright and AI.
An overview of the work the IPO is undertaking in relation to Standard Essential Patents.
Costs in patent, trade mark and design proceedings before the Comptroller
This guidance describes the dispute resolution services and remedies available for standard essential patents (SEPs) disputes.
Includes chapters on applying for International registrations, design representation, deferment of publication, examination, refusals and renewals.
Anyone has the right to object and challenge someone else’s design.
Changes for businesses and holders of international EU protected designs.
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