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Using the international patent, UK patent and cooperative patent classification schemes
Guidance on the procedures the Intellectual Property Office follows when examining the formalities of patent applications.
We’re piloting our new digital patents service for a small number of customers. This guidance explains how you can get involved.
Details of all notice of applications/references currently before the Copyright Tribunal.
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Details of what is considered as military technology or prejudicial to national security or public safety when applying for a patent.
Information on designs hearings including costs and how to appeal against an outcome.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
This notice is aimed at museums, galleries, libraries, archives and other institutions which may wish to exhibit works which are protected by copyright.
This Code of Practice is written for patent applicants and agents to identify best practices in UK patent application process.
As a trade mark applicant you need to consider whether to proceed with your application following issues raised in the examination report.
Guidance for businesses who have unregistered Community designs.
The hearing procedure and listed cases before the tribunal.
Summary of the government's ongoing programme of work to develop a code of practice on copyright and AI.
Copyright advice on printed music issues aimed at singers, instrumentalists, orchestras, choirs, bands and other users of printed music.
A change to practice in proceedings before the Registrar’s Tribunal.
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