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What to do if you think you are a victim of identity theft or fraud, and what signs to look out for.
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…
The law on squatting - what squatting is, squatters' rights, removing squatters, getting your property back from squatters and adverse possession. Includes information from the withdrawn EX332 and EX333 guidance.
Squatting is when someone deliberately enters property without permission…
A non-residential property is any building or land that is not designed to…
A long-term squatter can become the registered owner of property or land…
HM Land Registry will tell you if squatters apply for legal ownership of…
You can remove squatters using an interim possession order (IPO) or making…
You may be classed as homeless if you’re squatting. Get advice from…
Statistics from the 2010/11 British Crime Survey (BCS).
Tell the police and your insurance company if your vehicle has been stolen straight away - telling DVLA, vehicle tax refunds and personalised registration numbers
What intellectual property is, how you can protect it, and which of copyright, patents, design right and trade marks applies to your work.
Director sentenced for theft and fraudulently removing company property
The steps you can take to tackle an intruder or burglar in your own home - and what force you can use to defend yourself
Find out how to keep your charity cyber secure, respond to cyber attacks, and report cyber crime.
FCDO travel advice for Chile. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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