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This information explains how the Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) responds to breaches reported by pub companies and suspected compliance issues, including the use of its legal powers and other regulatory tools.
Anyone has the right to object and challenge someone else’s design.
This notice is aimed at individuals and small businesses who may wish to use or create knitting, sewing and related patterns.
Outlines the CMA’s approach to imposing administrative penalties for failure to comply with its investigatory and interim measures powers.
Information for Fire and Rescue Services and fire investigators on how they can notify product-related fires to businesses and regulators.
Guidance on UK and EU copyright protection for right holders and users including business, cultural heritage institutions and consumers. It is not legal advice.
In 2019 we published a case study to show how important it is for security operatives to use safe methods of physical restraint.
New signs are published online by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This occurs every six months at the end of March and September.
Publication date 26 June 2024.
Music industry voluntary code that is a commitment to standards of good practice in relation to music streaming.
Guidance on patents hearings and how to appeal against an outcome.
Guidance for people who are buying or own a leasehold property in England or Wales
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has amended the Export Control Order 2008 (“the 2008 Order”) and the Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009.
This page provides practical information to help you make the most of your IP when doing business in India.
An example of what an age verification policy for premises that sells or supplies alcohol could look like.
Guidance on merger remedies in Phase 1 and Phase 2 investigations.
Guidance for businesses on EU Regulation 2019/1020 on Market Surveillance and Compliance of Products.
This guide explains the Intellectual Property practice under the Registered Designs Act 1949 and the Registered Design Rules 2006.
This MID explains how to use 'BS 4142 Method for rating and assessing industrial and commercial sound' when monitoring sound for an environmental permit.
Guidance for service providers and Competent Authorities explaining how the Provision of Services Regulations operate.
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