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Some countries may allow you to extend your UK IP protection and accept it as protected in that country after completing local formalities.
Highlighting Trading Standards annual IP crime survey results and successful IP cases in the UK.
Summary of the government's ongoing programme of work to develop a code of practice on copyright and AI.
This notice is aimed at small business and individuals who may wish to assign their own copyright or have been asked to assign copyright.
Protection of your copyright work abroad will usually be automatic in the same way UK protection works.
Guidance on the changes to copyright law and how they might have an impact on you.
Music industry voluntary code that is a commitment to standards of good practice in relation to music streaming.
The IPO has developed tools, guidance and teaching resources for primary, secondary, further and higher education, researchers and university management.
Events which have an intellectual property or business focus.
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.
Guidance on UK and EU copyright protection for right holders and users including business, cultural heritage institutions and consumers. It is not legal advice.
This notice is aimed at museums, galleries, libraries, archives and other institutions which may wish to exhibit works which are protected by copyright.
A list of offences and penalties that relate to counterfeiting and piracy.
The hearing procedure and listed cases before the tribunal.
To help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Indonesia.
A post implementation review (PIR) for EU Directive 2011/77/EU which increased the term for sound recordings from 50 to 70 years.
UK customers may not be able to access their online content services when they visit the EU.
To help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Philippines.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
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