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You may be required to complete a witness statement to support your request to correct an error in a trade mark application.
Intellectual property insurance may not be appropriate for every business however you may find that IP insurance has numerous benefits.
Basic introduction for private applicants on filing international patent applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
The IPO's IP for business tools, training and guidance can help you create value from your ideas, turning inspiration into sustainable business success.
At the end of every month we publish a newsletter covering recent intellectual property (IP) developments in China.
Directions to direct the form and manner in which patent, trade mark and designs forms and documents can be submitted by e-mail.
The fast track opposition process is intended to benefit business by improving access to opposition proceedings.
General guidance for all organisations (including charities, voluntary and not-for profit) on showing broadcasts to the public e.g. customers and employees.
Benefit from your design by licensing, mortgaging, selling, changing ownership and exploit by marketing.
International trade mark registrations protected in the EU under the Madrid Protocol will no longer enjoy protection in the UK after 1 January 2021.
Guidance for Satellite broadcasters transmitting copyright works into the UK and from the UK to EEA states.
A varying direction which removes expired email addresses from existing patents directions.
Latest information on Retained European Union Law (REUL) and intellectual property.
Guidance on UK and EU copyright protection for right holders and users including business, cultural heritage institutions and consumers. It is not legal advice.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Summary of the government's ongoing programme of work to develop a code of practice on copyright and AI.
As a trade mark applicant you need to consider whether to proceed with your application following issues raised in the examination report.
This guide is for businesses and sets out ways to successfully manage their intangible assets, or IP.
Practice Amendment Notice (PAN) following the Supreme Court’s judgment in SkyKick UK Ltd and another v Sky Ltd and others.
To protect your design outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
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