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How to get permission to copy a creative work for which the right holder(s) cannot be found ie an orphan work.
Details on how to file evidence regarding your trade mark or during tribunal proceedings.
Sections (117.01 - 117.31) last updated: October 2023.
An overview of the work the IPO is undertaking in relation to Standard Essential Patents.
There are different model agreements for management of Intellectual Property (IP) in collaborative research in the UK and overseas.
This notice is aimed at small businesses and individuals who may wish to use digital or photographic images on the web.
In order to better understand the process of applying for a design, we recommend you view the design timeline.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Sections (15A.01 - 15A.26) last updated July 2022.
If your patent has ceased because you did not pay your renewal fee in time, you can apply to restore it.
Section last updated: May 2023.
This notice provides advice for anyone wishing to understand how long copyright protection lasts in new and existing works.
Summary of the government's ongoing programme of work addressing key issues identified by the DCMS Select Committee’s Inquiry into the Economics of Music Streaming, including an indicative timeline for upcoming mileston…
You can help define the scope of protection given to your registered design by including a disclaimer or limitation alongside your illustration.
All patent applications filed at the IPO are checked to identify any which could be prejudicial to national security or public safety.
Section (73.01 - 73.12) last updated: October 2023.
A form of IP that extends the protection of patented active ingredients present in pharmaceutical or plant protection products.
Guidance for businesses holding registered Community designs and international trade marks and designs.
Events which have an intellectual property or business focus.
Patentability.
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