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Guidance on options for making orphan works available online for cultural heritage institutions.
Guidance on UK and EU copyright protection for right holders and users including business, cultural heritage institutions and consumers. It is not legal advice.
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.
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Music industry voluntary code that is a commitment to standards of good practice in relation to music streaming.
Your chances of obtaining a useful patent are significantly greater if you use an attorney. A patent specification is a legal document and requires specialist skills to draft properly.
The IPO's IP for business tools, training and guidance can help you create value from your ideas, turning inspiration into sustainable business success.
An overview of the changes to design law contained in the Intellectual Property Act 2014.
A coexistence agreement is a legal agreement whereby two parties agree to trade in the same or similar market using an identical or similar trade mark.
The European Trade Mark and Design Network are looking at common practice on the scope of protection of black and white trade marks.
Use of representations when filing Registered Design applications.
Changes to trade marks, and designs forms to improve clarity and facilitate processing.
The Collective Management of Copyright (EU Directive) Regulations 2016 set standards for bodies involved in the collective licensing of copyright works in the United Kingdom.
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