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This notice provides advice for anyone wishing to understand how long copyright protection lasts in new and existing works.
Guidance on the changes to copyright law and how they might have an impact on you.
MOD copyright information, how to obtain licensing permission, use of MOD names, logos and insignia on items offered for sale (merchandise).
Guidance for Satellite broadcasters transmitting copyright works into the UK and from the UK to EEA states.
Intellectual property insurance may not be appropriate for every business however you may find that IP insurance has numerous benefits.
Events which have an intellectual property or business focus.
The IPO's IP for business tools, training and guidance can help you create value from your ideas, turning inspiration into sustainable business success.
You should get legal advice before applying for intellectual property. Your chances of obtaining intellectual property are much greater if you use an attorney.
Music industry voluntary code that is a commitment to standards of good practice in relation to music streaming.
Guidance on UK and EU copyright protection for right holders and users including business, cultural heritage institutions and consumers. It is not legal advice.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA).
This notice is aimed at small business and individuals who may wish to assign their own copyright or have been asked to assign copyright.
Information to help you protect, manage, and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in the UAE.
The IPO has developed tools, guidance and teaching resources for primary, secondary, further and higher education, researchers and university management.
The below provides guidance and helpful information on the IPO's attaché based in the European Union (EU)
Protection of your copyright work abroad will usually be automatic in the same way UK protection works.
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.
A list of offences and penalties that relate to counterfeiting and piracy.
Highlighting Trading Standards annual IP crime survey results and successful IP cases in the UK.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Brazil.
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