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The Manual of Patent Practice (MOPP) explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.
Licensing bodies and collective management organisations can agree licences with users on behalf of owners and collect any royalties the owners are owed.
Use this form to file your application to register an International Registration governed exclusively by the Madrid Protocol
The Trade Marks Act 1994 make up part of the trade mark legislation in the UK.
Around 40% of series applications don’t meet the requirements. We recommend you read this guide if you are considering making a series application.
Use this online service to complete a form or send additional documents for a UK patent you've already applied for (a patent pending)
Get certified or uncertified copies of your patent, trade mark or design registration documents to prove that you have intellectual property rights.
The manual of trade marks practice sets out guidance on the Intellectual Property Office work practices.
Ownership of copyright works may depend on the circumstances under which the work was created.
Use this form to appoint or change a representative for a trade mark owner or update current representative details.
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.
You can renew a registered design or restore a design that's expired with the Intellectual Property Office
Use these fact sheets to assist you with your patent application
A collection of intellectual property legislation, manuals, guidance and notices for IP professionals.
A collection of guidance explaining different types of intellectual property. Including tools and case studies about protecting IP in your business.
The principal legislation on copyright can be found in the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
Change official details about trademarks in the trade mark register with no cost or charge - find forms, correct mistakes, appoint a representative, surrender your rights to a trade mark
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