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This notice is aimed at small businesses and individuals who may wish to use digital or photographic images on the web.
Music industry voluntary code that is a commitment to standards of good practice in relation to music streaming.
General guidance for all organisations (including charities, voluntary and not-for profit) on showing broadcasts to the public e.g. customers and employees.
Some countries may allow you to extend your UK IP protection and accept it as protected in that country after completing local formalities.
MOD copyright information, how to obtain licensing permission, use of MOD names, logos and insignia on items offered for sale (merchandise).
Guidance on the changes to copyright law and how they might have an impact on you.
The IPO's IP for business tools, training and guidance can help you create value from your ideas, turning inspiration into sustainable business success.
Intellectual property insurance may not be appropriate for every business however you may find that IP insurance has numerous benefits.
This notice provides advice for anyone wishing to understand how long copyright protection lasts in new and existing works.
Your chances of obtaining a useful patent are significantly greater if you use an attorney. A patent specification is a legal document and requires specialist skills to draft properly.
Protection of your copyright work abroad will usually be automatic in the same way UK protection works.
Summary of the government's ongoing programme of work to develop a code of practice on copyright and AI.
This guide is for businesses and sets out ways to successfully manage their intangible assets, or IP.
This notice is aimed at small business and individuals who may wish to assign their own copyright or have been asked to assign copyright.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
The hearing procedure and listed cases before the tribunal.
Performers in literary, dramatic or musical works have certain rights in how those works can then be used.
This guidance explains why and how a party in an intellectual property case must notify the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) about the case.
Guidance on UK and EU copyright protection for right holders and users including business, cultural heritage institutions and consumers. It is not legal advice.
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