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There are 7 model research collaboration agreements for universities and companies that wish to undertake collaborative research projects together.
Benefit from your trade mark by licensing, mortgaging, selling, transferring ownership, merging and exploit by marketing.
This guide provides information on how design applications are examined in respect of national applications filed at the UK Intellectual Property Office.
The Registered Designs Act 1949 is the current law for the registration of designs and the protection of registered designs in the UK
In order to better understand the process of applying for a design, we recommend you view the design timeline.
The Manual of Patent Practice explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.
Sections (2.01 - 2.41) last updated January 2024.
Guidance for copyright owners on how to grant a licence for, sell or market their work.
The Patents Rules 2007 set out the detailed procedures under the Patents Act 1977, and came into force on 17 December 2007.
Examples of unacceptable trade marks around protected emblems, internet domain names and your company name.
Learn how to identify misleading invoices and what you should do if you receive one.
Music industry voluntary code that is a commitment to standards of good practice in relation to music streaming.
Includes chapters on applications, modification, priority and convention claims, illustrations and disclaimers.
General guidance for all organisations (including charities, voluntary and not-for profit) on showing broadcasts to the public e.g. customers and employees.
Section last updated: July 2023.
Actions that parallel exporters to the EEA and intellectual property rights holders need to take.
Sections (1.01 - 1.47) last updated: January2024.
Like other forms of property, you can buy, sell and license IP, it is important you understand the value your trade mark, patent or design.
A copyright notice is a concise note published by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) providing basic copyright guidance.
How to get permission to copy a creative work for which the right holder(s) cannot be found ie an orphan work.
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