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Sections (31.01 - 31.05) last updated April 2007.
Section (279.01 - 279.02) last updated: April 2011
Sections (26.01 - 26.02) last updated April 2007.
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.
How SPC law is affected by new legislation which came into force on 1 January 2025, the actions SPC holders and applicants need to take, and the issues they need to be aware of.
Designs correction of error notices are used to notify any third party of a proposed correction of a clerical error made by the registry prior to a correction taking place.
How to identify and avoid buying fake car parts and how to report.
A post implementation review (PIR) for EU Directive 2011/77/EU which increased the term for sound recordings from 50 to 70 years.
Information on the introduction of notifications of intention to grant.
A “know before you go” guide to help UK businesses on how to protect and enforce your IP when trading in Turkey.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Australia.
Sections (90.01 - 90.04) last updated: April 2015.
Directions for use of new design forms DF2A.
EEA collective management organisations may no longer automatically represent UK right holders and collective management organisations.
Publication date 3 July 2024.
Administrative provisions.
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European patents and patent applications.
Use of patented inventions for services of the Crown
Publication date 30 October 2024.
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