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Guidance for commercial and non-commercial users on the orphan works licensing scheme.
MOD copyright information, how to obtain licensing permission, use of MOD names, logos and insignia on items offered for sale (merchandise).
Guidance on the changes to copyright law and how they might have an impact on you.
Some countries may allow you to extend your UK IP protection and accept it as protected in that country after completing local formalities.
General guidance for all organisations (including charities, voluntary and not-for profit) on showing broadcasts to the public e.g. customers and employees.
Protection in the EU for databases produced in the UK.
Develop your knowledge and skills in IP at the one day training course.
This notice is aimed at small business and individuals who may wish to assign their own copyright or have been asked to assign copyright.
Events which have an intellectual property or business focus.
Music industry voluntary code that is a commitment to standards of good practice in relation to music streaming.
Protection of your copyright work abroad will usually be automatic in the same way UK protection works.
This guidance explains why and how a party in an intellectual property case must notify the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) about the case.
This guide is for businesses and sets out ways to successfully manage their intangible assets, or IP.
The IPO's IP for business tools, training and guidance can help you create value from your ideas, turning inspiration into sustainable business success.
The below provides guidance and helpful information on the IPO's attaché based in China
The below provides guidance and helpful information on the IPO's attaché based in LATAC
The below provides guidance and helpful information on the IPO's attaché based in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan
Understand how to identify counterfeit products sold on resale platforms and steps to report listings.
Details of all notice of applications/references currently before the Copyright Tribunal.
Copyright advice on printed music issues aimed at singers, instrumentalists, orchestras, choirs, bands and other users of printed music.
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