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Examples of unacceptable trade marks around protected emblems, internet domain names and your company name.
Benefit from your trade mark by licensing, mortgaging, selling, transferring ownership, merging and exploit by marketing.
List of design forms and fees.
The Trade Marks Act 1994 make up part of the trade mark legislation in the UK.
The Trade Marks Rules 2008 set out the detailed procedures under the Trade Marks Act 1994, and came into force on 1 October 2008.
Intellectual property can be bought, sold or licensed.
Authors of original works of art are entitled to a royalty each time one of their works is resold through an art market professional.
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
Guidance for copyright owners on how to grant a licence for, sell or market their work.
Finding the right advice and advisor is the first step in making the best decisions for your invention or business.
The Manual of Patent Practice explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.
In order to better understand the process of applying for a design, we recommend you view the design timeline.
How to get permission to copy a creative work for which the right holder(s) cannot be found ie an orphan work.
Information on paying by card, bank transfer, deposit account or cheque.
The Patents Rules 2007 set out the detailed procedures under the Patents Act 1977, and came into force on 17 December 2007.
This explains the rules governing address for service for intellectual property rights in the UK.
Depending on the objection raised in your examination, you have 2 months to respond through a number of options.
The Patents Act 1977 is the main law governing the patents system in the UK.
Apply for protection against infringements of intellectual property rights on UK imports and exports.
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