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Revocation is the legal procedure that allows anyone to try and remove a trade mark from the UK register.
Sections (20.01 - 20.10) last updated April 2024.
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
Interactive guide for universities and companies to determine which agreements to use for collaborative research projects.
Sections (117.01 - 117.31) last updated: October 2023.
Section (89A.01 - 89A.26) last updated: January 2023.
This guidance relates to Standard Essential Patents licensing.
Guidance for businesses holding registered Community designs and international trade marks and designs.
Sections (13.01 - 13.19) last updated: April 2024.
This notice is aimed at small business and individuals who may wish to assign their own copyright or have been asked to assign copyright.
Publication date 3 September 2025
Sections (3.01 - 3.38) last updated: October 2019.
Section (14.01 -14.39) last updated: March 2017.
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Section last updated: May 2023.
General guidance for all organisations (including charities, voluntary and not-for profit) on showing broadcasts to the public e.g. customers and employees.
The UK Patent Library Network provide users with local access to patent, trade mark, designs and copyright information.
Sections (16.01 - 16.37) Last updated: October 2023.
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