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It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of their sex, religion, disability or certain other personal characteristics ('protected characteristics')
It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of: age…
Discrimination can come in one of the following forms: direct…
The law protects you against discrimination at work, including: dismissal…
If you think you’ve been unfairly discriminated against you can: complain…
If you're advertising or marketing, including direct marketing, you must be accurate and honest and follow the advertising codes of practice
All marketing and advertising must be: an accurate description of the…
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There are 2 advertising codes of practice that describe how businesses…
You must describe your product accurately. This means if you make a claim…
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This guidance relates to Standard Essential Patents licensing.
The Law Commission is a statutory independent body that keeps the law under review and recommends reform where it is needed. The aim of the Commission is to ensure that the law is fair, modern, simple and as cost-effective as...
You should get legal advice before applying for intellectual property. Your chances of obtaining intellectual property are much greater if you use an attorney.
Attorney General's guidelines for prosecutors on the use of the common law offence of conspiracy to defraud. First published 2007.
A collection of intellectual property legislation, manuals, guidance and notices for IP professionals.
Government lawyers provide legal advice to the government and represent it in court proceedings GLP is part of the Civil Service .
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
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