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A copyright notice is a concise note published by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) providing basic copyright guidance.
Section last updated: January 2019.
Protection in the EU for databases produced in the UK.
Sections (20.01 - 20.10) last updated January 2026.
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
Here's some information and guidance on what to do if you receive a scam e-mail
The Registered Designs Act 1949 is the current law for the registration of designs and the protection of registered designs in the UK
Actions that intellectual property rights holders and parallel exporters and to and from the European Economic Area (EEA) need to take.
If you are in a dispute with someone over the infringement or validity of a patent or SPC, you may request a non-binding opinion.
Trade mark hearings and how to appeal against an outcome.
Guidance on the changes to copyright law and how they might have an impact on you.
Guidance for businesses and organisations holding EU trade marks at the end of the transition period.
Sections (72.01 - 72.45) last updated: October 2023.
Sections (5.01 - 5.32) last updated: April 2025.
Revocation is the legal procedure that allows anyone to try and remove a trade mark from the UK register.
This notice is aimed at small businesses and individuals who may wish to use digital or photographic images on the web.
What collective and certification trade marks are and when they apply.
This notice provides advice for anyone wishing to understand how long copyright protection lasts in new and existing works.
You should get legal advice before applying for intellectual property. Your chances of obtaining intellectual property are much greater if you use an attorney.
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