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This strategy sets out the government’s approach to tackling intellectual property crime and infringement for the next five years
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Guidance on the procedures the Intellectual Property Office follows when examining the formalities of patent applications.
Directions under rule 109 of the Patents Rules 2007 to extend a specified period may be made using electronic communications.
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