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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.
The restorations and post grant section manual explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.
Sections (1.01 to 1.55) last updated: September 2017
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Two expert working groups have been established to develop, support and champion practical measures to facilitate delivery of the core data set outlined in the metadata agreement.
Customers must no longer access programmes via EU satellite broadcasting services to avoid a charge for a UK service.
One of the key changes being brought in by the new EU Trade Mark Directive allows non-graphical representations of trade marks.
The European Trade Mark and Design Network has produced a common practice on relative grounds of refusal to assess the impact of likelihood of confusion.
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