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What to do if you think someone's used your intellectual property without permission - types of intellectual property abuse, help resolving disputes and further legal action you can take.
It’s your responsibility to defend your intellectual property (IP) and to…
An intellectual property (IP) professional can give you legal advice on a…
If someone is using your IP without your permission you can contact them…
You can use a mediator if you cannot come to an agreement over an…
You can file legal proceedings either through the Intellectual Property…
How to use the Commercial Court to solve a large, complex or international business dispute.
Greater access to justice thanks to Government’s plans for legislation to help claimants receive funding to take on powerful organisations in court.
Apply for protection against infringements of intellectual property rights on UK imports and exports.
As a local authority, you can issue a fine or take legal action against businesses for nuisance parking.
Extradition processes and agreements between the UK and other countries, role of the Secretary of State, High Court and Supreme Court.
When your husband or wife applies for divorce: how to reply (respond), what happens if you agree or disagree (dispute), what happens if you do not reply, what to do if your husband or wife does not continue the divorce
How legal industrial action is organised, picketing and the law and what your employment rights when you are on strike
Information for competent authorities abroad (and in the UK) about obtaining evidence within the UK (or abroad) to assist in criminal investigations or proceedings.
You have the right to speak for yourself in court without a solicitor or legal professional - where to get help with papers and procedures
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