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Ownership of copyright works may depend on the circumstances under which the work was created.
Examples of unacceptable trade marks around protected emblems, internet domain names and your company name.
Information on changes to IPO practice on Search and Examination of UK patent applications.
The Trade Marks Act 1994 make up part of the trade mark legislation in the UK.
Licensing bodies and collective management organisations can agree licences with users on behalf of owners and collect any royalties the owners are owed.
List of design forms and fees.
Sections (14.01 - 14.209) last updated: July 2026.
Benefit from your trade mark by licensing, mortgaging, selling, transferring ownership, merging and exploit by marketing.
Information on the improvements we’re making to the patents service, including upcoming improvements and the latest updates.
This explains the rules governing address for service for intellectual property rights in the UK.
Develop your knowledge and skills in IP such as trade marks, copyright, designs and patents with our IP masterclass training course.
The Trade Marks Rules 2008 set out the detailed procedures under the Trade Marks Act 1994, and came into force on 1 October 2008.
To protect your trade mark outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
The Patents Rules 2007 set out the detailed procedures under the Patents Act 1977, and came into force on 17 December 2007.
Sections (18.01 - 18.99) last updated: July 2026.
Finding the right advice and advisor is the first step in making the best decisions for your invention or business.
You may receive a misleading invoice that requests payment for a service related to a trade mark, design, or patent. Here's some information and guidance on what to do.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Includes chapters on applications, modification, priority and convention claims, illustrations and disclaimers.
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