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Protection of your copyright work abroad will usually be automatic in the same way UK protection works.
Guidance on the changes to copyright law and how they might have an impact on you.
This notice is aimed at small businesses and individuals who may wish to use digital or photographic images on the web.
The IPO's IP for business tools, training and guidance can help you create value from your ideas, turning inspiration into sustainable business success.
This notice provides advice for anyone wishing to understand how long copyright protection lasts in new and existing works.
General guidance for all organisations (including charities, voluntary and not-for profit) on showing broadcasts to the public e.g. customers and employees.
Music industry voluntary code that is a commitment to standards of good practice in relation to music streaming.
Guidance for Satellite broadcasters transmitting copyright works into the UK and from the UK to EEA states.
Intellectual property insurance may not be appropriate for every business however you may find that IP insurance has numerous benefits.
This notice is aimed at small business and individuals who may wish to assign their own copyright or have been asked to assign copyright.
The UK music industry has agreed to improve music streaming metadata
Summary of the government's ongoing programme of work to develop a code of practice on copyright and AI.
Guidance on UK and EU copyright protection for right holders and users including business, cultural heritage institutions and consumers. It is not legal advice.
A list of offences and penalties that relate to counterfeiting and piracy.
Your chances of obtaining a useful patent are significantly greater if you use an attorney. A patent specification is a legal document and requires specialist skills to draft properly.
Copyright advice on printed music issues aimed at singers, instrumentalists, orchestras, choirs, bands and other users of printed music.
The IPO has developed tools, guidance and teaching resources for primary, secondary, further and higher education, researchers and university management.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Pakistan.
The Marrakesh Treaty is an international legal instrument which makes it easier for blind, visually impaired and print disabled people to access works protected by copyright.
Two expert working groups have been established to develop, support and champion practical measures to facilitate delivery of the core data set outlined in the metadata agreement.
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