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This guidance outlines the important changes to the Trade Mark Act and how they will affect rights holders.
Directions under section 124A of the Patents Act 1977 to direct the form and manner in with patent applications can be submitted electronically.
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Copyright advice on printed music issues aimed at singers, instrumentalists, orchestras, choirs, bands and other users of printed music.
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This guidance explains why and how a party in an intellectual property case must notify the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) about the case.
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