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Some countries may allow you to extend your UK IP protection and accept it as protected in that country after completing local formalities.
Intellectual property insurance may not be appropriate for every business however you may find that IP insurance has numerous benefits.
This notice provides advice for anyone wishing to understand how long copyright protection lasts in new and existing works.
Events which have an intellectual property or business focus.
General guidance for all organisations (including charities, voluntary and not-for profit) on showing broadcasts to the public e.g. customers and employees.
Protection in the EU for databases produced in the UK.
The below provides guidance and helpful information on the IPO's attaché based in China
Develop your knowledge and skills in IP at the one day training course.
Guidance for Satellite broadcasters transmitting copyright works into the UK and from the UK to EEA states.
This notice is aimed at small businesses and individuals who may wish to use digital or photographic images on the web.
The hearing procedure and listed cases before the tribunal.
Guidance on the changes to copyright law and how they might have an impact on you.
The IPO's IP for business tools, training and guidance can help you create value from your ideas, turning inspiration into sustainable business success.
Music industry voluntary code that is a commitment to standards of good practice in relation to music streaming.
This notice is aimed at small business and individuals who may wish to assign their own copyright or have been asked to assign copyright.
This notice is aimed at museums, galleries, libraries, archives and other institutions which may wish to exhibit works which are protected by copyright.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Thailand.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
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.
The IPO has developed tools, guidance and teaching resources for primary, secondary, further and higher education, researchers and university management.
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