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This guidance describes the dispute resolution services and remedies available for standard essential patents (SEPs) disputes.
Grievances and disciplinary action at work can be solved by informal discussions, formal procedures, mediation, conciliation or arbitration.
Problems with your employer usually fall into one of two categories:…
You can make a formal grievance complaint or face formal disciplinary…
You can appeal the result of a grievance or disciplinary procedure. Your…
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If you have been unable to solve a problem between you and your employer,…
Call Acas, contact Citizen’s Advice or speak to your trade union or staff…
Trade mark hearings and how to appeal against an outcome.
Form and process flowchart for service personnel wishing to dipsute charges for damages to service family accommodation.
This section of the SEPs Resource Hub provides an explanation of SEP specific words and terms used throughout the guidance.
Settle disputes between your charity's trustees, staff or members to avoid putting your charity’s funds and users at risk.
If you are in a dispute with someone over the infringement or validity of a patent or SPC, you may request a non-binding opinion.
How to use the Commercial Court to solve a large, complex or international business dispute.
Guidance on patents hearings and how to appeal against an outcome.
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