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To protect your design outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
You should get legal advice before applying for intellectual property. Your chances of obtaining intellectual property are much greater if you use an attorney.
You can help define the scope of protection given to your registered design by including a disclaimer or limitation alongside your illustration.
Guidance for businesses holding registered Community designs and international trade marks and designs.
The following certificates were issued on 27 March 2020 and 8 July 2020 by the Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks.
This guide explains the Intellectual Property practice under the Registered Designs Act 1949 and the Registered Design Rules 2006.
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.
Events which have an intellectual property or business focus.
This provides information on the examination of applications which consist of graphic symbols/icons, graphical web user interfaces and animated designs.
Directions to direct the form and manner in which patent, trade mark and designs forms and documents can be submitted by e-mail.
Intellectual property insurance may not be appropriate for every business however you may find that IP insurance has numerous benefits.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
The IPO's IP for business tools, training and guidance can help you create value from your ideas, turning inspiration into sustainable business success.
Guidance for businesses who have unregistered Community designs.
Information to help you protect, manage, and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in the UAE.
The below provides guidance and helpful information on the IPO's attaché based in China
The below provides guidance and helpful information on the IPO's attaché based in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA).
Information on designs hearings including costs and how to appeal against an outcome.
A change to practice in proceedings before the Registrar’s Tribunal.
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