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The below provides guidance and helpful information on the IPO's attaché based in Southeast Asia
Guidance for businesses and organisations on the relationship between trade marks and geographical indications (GIs) at the end of the transition period.
Accessible facilities for customers and visitors to the Intellectual Property Offices.
From 1 July 2022, WIPO Standard ST.26 specifies new requirements for biological sequence listings included in patent applications.
Changes to patents, designs and trade marks forms resulting from the introduction of the ‘forms@ipo.gov.uk’ email address on 9 November 2020.
This notice is aimed at individuals and groups who may wish to perform copyright-protected musical works live.
Directions under section 66 of the Trade Marks Act 1994 given in relation to legislative changes introduced by the Trade Marks Regulations 2018.
Guidance on avoiding piracy and counterfeit goods online.
The hearing procedure and listed cases before the tribunal.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Australia.
Information to help you protect, manage, and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Saudi Arabia.
Guidance on patents hearings and how to appeal against an outcome.
Information about opinions requests we have received this year.
The Marrakesh Treaty is an international legal instrument which makes it easier for blind, visually impaired and print disabled people to access works protected by copyright.
A unitary patent will protect your invention in up to 25 EU countries and will be subject to the jurisdiction of the Unified Patent Court.
Information about applications received for the review of a patent opinion.
New agreed upon procedures for the audit of the annual transparency reports of collective management organisations.
Guidance developed in conjunction with The British Toy and Hobby Association on avoiding buying counterfeit toys.
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.
Information on changes to IPO practice involving divisional applications.
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