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These guidelines set out how we examine patent applications for chemical inventions
Latest information on Retained European Union Law (REUL) and intellectual property.
A list of offences and penalties that relate to counterfeiting and piracy.
What to do if you have received a letter alleging someone has used your internet connection to download copyright protected material.
An unofficial consolidated version of the patents related sections of parts 5 and 6 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
Understand how Alibaba, Amazon, eBay, Facebook, Temu and Tiktok help rights holders protect their intellectual property.
Basic introduction for private applicants on filing international patent applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
Performers in literary, dramatic or musical works have certain rights in how those works can then be used.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Canada.
Guidance on options for making orphan works available online for cultural heritage institutions.
Give HMRC notice to stop parallel imports arriving in the UK that have been marketed or overproduced without consent of the rights holder.
Changes for businesses and holders of international EU protected designs.
The below provides guidance and helpful information on the IPO's attaché based in Southeast Asia
We’re piloting our new digital patents service for a small number of customers. This guidance explains how you can get involved.
This page provides practical information to help you make the most of your IP when doing business in Kazakhstan.
This provides information on the examination of applications which consists of multiple components.
Guidance on administrative procedures for patent and design right proceedings and requests for Restorations and Post-Grant.
Use these fact sheets to assist you with your patent application
How to take part in user research at the UK IPO – signing up, who we want to meet with, why we research and your data rights.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in New Zealand.
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