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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.
This page provides practical information to help you make the most of your IP when doing business in India.
This guide explains the Intellectual Property practice under the Registered Designs Act 1949 and the Registered Design Rules 2006.
Details of what is considered as military technology or prejudicial to national security or public safety when applying for a patent.
If you are in a dispute with someone over the infringement or validity of a patent or SPC, you may request a non-binding opinion.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA).
A change in practice in the registrar’s service of documents in trade mark and registered design inter partes proceedings.
Information to help you protect, manage, and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in the UAE.
The IPO has developed tools, guidance and teaching resources for primary, secondary, further and higher education, researchers and university management.
Guidance for businesses and organisations on the relationship between trade marks and geographical indications (GIs) at the end of the transition period.
This Code of Practice is written for patent applicants and agents to identify best practices in UK patent application process.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Qatar.
Copyright advice on printed music issues aimed at singers, instrumentalists, orchestras, choirs, bands and other users of printed music.
Changes for businesses and holders of international EU protected designs.
The IPO's IP for business tools, training and guidance can help you create value from your ideas, turning inspiration into sustainable business success.
You can make observations on the patentability of a published patent application.
Performers in literary, dramatic or musical works have certain rights in how those works can then be used.
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