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Examples of unacceptable trade marks around protected emblems, internet domain names and your company name.
The Trade Marks Rules 2008 set out the detailed procedures under the Trade Marks Act 1994, and came into force on 1 October 2008.
Learn how to identify misleading invoices and what you should do if you receive one.
Benefit from your trade mark by licensing, mortgaging, selling, transferring ownership, merging and exploit by marketing.
List of design forms and fees.
Authors of original works of art are entitled to a royalty each time one of their works is resold through an art market professional.
The Patents Act 1977 is the main law governing the patents system in the UK.
There are 7 model research collaboration agreements for universities and companies that wish to undertake collaborative research projects together.
Guidance for copyright owners on how to grant a licence for, sell or market their work.
The date of grant and date of publication will be available online for all UK national registered designs.
If you own the copyright in a work, you have exclusive rights over certain uses of that work. These rights fall into two categories: economic rights and moral rights.
Like other forms of property, you can buy, sell and license IP, it is important you understand the value your trade mark, patent or design.
Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution and may help you resolve an intellectual property dispute.
Finding the right advice and advisor is the first step in making the best decisions for your invention or business.
How to enforce copyright when somebody uses your work without your permission.
This explains the rules governing address for service for intellectual property rights in the UK.
Summary of the government's ongoing programme of work to develop a code of practice on copyright and AI.
Guidance for businesses and organisations holding EU trade marks at the end of the transition period.
The Patents Rules 2007 set out the detailed procedures under the Patents Act 1977, and came into force on 17 December 2007.
The Manual of Patent Practice explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.
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