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Protection in the EU for databases produced in the UK.
How to get permission to copy a creative work for which the right holder(s) cannot be found ie an orphan work.
Depending on the objection raised in your examination, you have 2 months to respond through a number of options.
Information on paying by card, bank transfer, deposit account or cheque.
We have a number of options for you to submit your documents.
The principal legislation on copyright can be found in the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
Apply for protection against infringements of intellectual property rights on UK imports and exports.
Guidance for copyright owners on how to grant a licence for, sell or market their work.
Trade mark hearings and how to appeal against an outcome.
This section of the SEPs Resource Hub signposts to relevant UK cases concerning SEPs.
If you own the copyright in a work, you have exclusive rights over certain uses of that work. These rights fall into two categories: economic rights and moral rights.
The date of grant and date of publication will be available online for all UK national registered designs.
How to enforce copyright when somebody uses your work without your permission.
Use these fact sheets to assist you with your patent application.
In order to better understand the process of applying for a design, we recommend you view the design timeline.
Here's some information and guidance on what to do if you receive a scam e-mail
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
Learn how to make the most of your intellectual property, including licensing, selling and expanding overseas.
How to produce drawings for your patent application.
This guide is for patent owners who need further information on filing proceedings as an option to resolve a dispute.
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