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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.
Intellectual property can be bought, sold or licensed.
Information on paying by card, cheque, bank transfer or deposit account.
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The principal legislation on copyright can be found in the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
The Manual of Patent Practice explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.
The Trade Marks Rules 2008 set out the detailed procedures under the Trade Marks Act 1994, and came into force on 1 October 2008.
The Patents Rules 2007 set out the detailed procedures under the Patents Act 1977, and came into force on 17 December 2007.
The Patents Act 1977 is the main law governing the patents system in the UK.
This explains the rules governing address for service for intellectual property rights in the UK.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Apply for protection against infringements of intellectual property rights on UK imports and exports.
There are 7 model research collaboration agreements for universities and companies that wish to undertake collaborative research projects together.
We have a number of options for you to submit your documents.
Details on how to file evidence regarding your trade mark or during tribunal proceedings.
Guidance for businesses and organisations holding EU trade marks at the end of the transition period.
Like other forms of property, you can buy, sell and license IP, it is important you understand the value your trade mark, patent or design.
The date of grant and date of publication will be available online for all UK national registered designs.
Finding the right advice and advisor is the first step in making the best decisions for your invention or business.
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