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Summary of the government's ongoing programme of work to develop a code of practice on copyright and AI.
The Marrakesh Treaty is an international legal instrument which makes it easier for blind, visually impaired and print disabled people to access works protected by copyright.
Information about opinions requests we have received this year.
Basic introduction for private applicants on filing international patent applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
We provide advice to Ministers, who decide whether the UK should submit observations and intervene in Court of Justice (CJ) cases concerning IP.
A practical guide to managing intellectual property and confidentiality for UK public sector teams.
This notice is aimed at individuals and small businesses who may wish to use or create knitting, sewing and related patterns.
At the end of every month we publish a newsletter covering recent intellectual property (IP) developments in China.
This provides information on the examination of applications which consist of graphic symbols/icons, graphical web user interfaces and animated designs.
This section of the SEPs Resource Hub provides an explanation of SEP specific words and terms used throughout the guidance.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Australia.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Kuwait.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Oman.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA).
Information to help you protect, manage, and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in the UAE.
The below provides guidance and helpful information on the IPO's attaché based in LATAC
Guidance for businesses and organisations on the relationship between trade marks and geographical indications (GIs) at the end of the transition period.
Customers must no longer access programmes via EU satellite broadcasting services to avoid a charge for a UK service.
You can write to us and offer to surrender your patent after it has been granted.
Your chances of obtaining a useful patent are significantly greater if you use an attorney. A patent specification is a legal document and requires specialist skills to draft properly.
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