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An unofficial consolidated version of the Design right (unregistered) sections of part 3 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
These guidelines set out how we examine patent applications for chemical inventions
Latest information on Retained European Union Law (REUL) and intellectual property.
Understand how intellectual property crime and infringement occurs and impacts on businesses.
Process for anyone applying for a licence to use an orphan work.
Using the international patent, UK patent and cooperative patent classification schemes
Performers in literary, dramatic or musical works have certain rights in how those works can then be used.
What to do where a TPM prevents you from benefiting from a copyright exception.
Details of what is considered as military technology or prejudicial to national security or public safety when applying for a patent.
Includes chapters on applying for International registrations, design representation, deferment of publication, examination, refusals and renewals.
Sections (12.01 to 12.100) last updated: September 2018.
Section (8.01 - 8.74) last updated March 2017.
This page provides practical information to help you make the most of your IP when doing business in ASEAN.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Qatar.
Information to help you protect, manage, and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Saudi Arabia.
Sections (120.01 - 120.08) last updated: January 2025.
Sections (31.01 - 31.05) last updated April 2007.
Sections (46.01 - 46.78.3) last updated: April 2023.
Section last updated: July 2021.
Sections (70B .01-70B.0.06) last updated: September 2017.
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