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This notice is aimed at small businesses and individuals who may wish to use digital or photographic images on the web.
Protection of your copyright work abroad will usually be automatic in the same way UK protection works.
This notice provides advice for anyone wishing to understand how long copyright protection lasts in new and existing works.
The Collective Management of Copyright (EU Directive) Regulations 2016 set standards for bodies involved in the collective licensing of copyright works in the United Kingdom.
Summary of the government's ongoing programme of work to develop a code of practice on copyright and AI.
Protection in the EU for databases produced in the UK.
Highlighting Trading Standards annual IP crime survey results and successful IP cases in the UK.
The IPO has developed tools, guidance and teaching resources for primary, secondary, further and higher education, researchers and university management.
Music industry voluntary code that is a commitment to standards of good practice in relation to music streaming.
Events which have an intellectual property or business focus.
A list of offences and penalties that relate to counterfeiting and piracy.
The hearing procedure and listed cases before the tribunal.
Intellectual property insurance may not be appropriate for every business however you may find that IP insurance has numerous benefits.
Information to help you protect, manage, and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Saudi Arabia.
Guidance on UK and EU copyright protection for right holders and users including business, cultural heritage institutions and consumers. It is not legal advice.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Malaysia.
The IPO's IP for business tools, training and guidance can help you create value from your ideas, turning inspiration into sustainable business success.
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.
UK customers may not be able to access their online content services when they visit the EU.
This guidance explains why and how a party in an intellectual property case must notify the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) about the case.
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