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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 milestone…
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Information on designs hearings including costs and how to appeal against an outcome.
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Publication date 9 April 2025.
As a trade mark applicant you need to consider whether to proceed with your application following issues raised in the examination report.
Sections (20.01 - 20.10) last updated April 2024.
Publication date 16 April 2025.
Restricting specifications of applications and registrations subject to Tribunal proceedings
Maximise innovation with the Lambert toolkit collaboration and consortium agreement guidance.
Sections (110.01 - 110.08) last updated: October 2021.
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