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If you own the copyright in a work, you have exclusive rights over certain uses of that work. These rights fall into two categories: economic rights and moral rights.
Like other forms of property, you can buy, sell and license IP, it is important you understand the value your trade mark, patent or design.
Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution and may help you resolve an intellectual property dispute.
Finding the right advice and advisor is the first step in making the best decisions for your invention or business.
This guide provides information on how design applications are examined in respect of national applications filed at the UK Intellectual Property Office.
Buy or get someone's permission to use a patent, trade mark, design or work under copyright
How to enforce copyright when somebody uses your work without your permission.
This explains the rules governing address for service for intellectual property rights in the UK.
Sections (18.01 - 18.99) last updated: April 2024.
Summary of the government's ongoing programme of work to develop a code of practice on copyright and AI.
Guidance for businesses and organisations holding EU trade marks at the end of the transition period.
Sections (1.01 - 1.47) last updated: January2024.
Tribunal Practice Notices (TPNs) contain changes to our tribunal functions for trade marks, registered designs, patents and design right.
The Patents Rules 2007 set out the detailed procedures under the Patents Act 1977, and came into force on 17 December 2007.
How we are going to deliver our mission to grow the UK economy by providing an IP system that encourages investment in creativity and innovation.
Sections (2.01 - 2.41) last updated January 2024.
The Manual of Patent Practice explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.
Career opportunities and workplace benefits at IPO.
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