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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.
Restriction on filing evidence in standard trade mark oppositions and in trade mark cancellation proceedings at the IPO.
EEA collective management organisations may no longer automatically represent UK right holders and collective management organisations.
Section (7.01 - 7.58 ) last updated: July 2020.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Australia.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Pakistan.
The below provides guidance and helpful information on the IPO's attaché based in North America
Sections (110.01 - 110.08) last updated: October 2021.
Sections (111.01 - 111-07) last updated: October 2021.
Sections (118.01 - 118.23) last updated: October 2025.
Section (128B.0 - 128B.12) last updated: January 2024.
Sections (26.01 - 26.02) last updated April 2007.
Section (275A.01 - 275A.04) last updated: July 2012
Sections (36.01 - 36.09) last updated: April 2021.
Sections (61.01 - 61.25) last updated: July 2021.
Sections (81.01 - 81.19) last updated October 2021.
Using the international patent, UK patent and cooperative patent classification schemes
Information for business on forthcoming changes to the registered design fees.
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