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Guidance for Satellite broadcasters transmitting copyright works into the UK and from the UK to EEA states.
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Guidance on UK and EU copyright protection for right holders and users including business, cultural heritage institutions and consumers. It is not legal advice.
You should get legal advice before applying for intellectual property. Your chances of obtaining intellectual property are much greater if you use an attorney.
The IPO's IP for business tools, training and guidance can help you create value from your ideas, turning inspiration into sustainable business success.
Music industry voluntary code that is a commitment to standards of good practice in relation to music streaming.
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.
A post implementation review (PIR) for EU Directive 2011/77/EU which increased the term for sound recordings from 50 to 70 years.
Highlighting Trading Standards annual IP crime survey results and successful IP cases in the UK.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
The below provides guidance and helpful information on the IPO's attaché based in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan
Copyright advice on printed music issues aimed at singers, instrumentalists, orchestras, choirs, bands and other users of printed music.
A list of offences and penalties that relate to counterfeiting and piracy.
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