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The orphan works licensing scheme has helped the Museum of the Order of St John tell the story of a wartime nurse for a new generation.
On 24 August the European Commission launched a public consultation on the review of the EU Satellite and Cable Directive (93/83/EEC).
Firms from the UK’s world-leading creative industries sector will travel to China, with officials from the UK Intellectual Property Office, to strengthen relations with Chinese counterparts.
Did you know 86% of businesses think that it’s important to understand how to protect their intellectual property?
Appointed Persons can now hear appeals in disputes over designs as well as trade marks.
The location of the London branch of the Unified Patent Court is secured.
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Whether you’re doing a spot of decorating or are a professional interior designer, one thing most people agree on is that it’s the personal touches that make a house a home.
Invitation to attend UK to China copyright week (31 August to 2 September 2015).
Independent review finds Intellectual Property Enterprise Court reforms have improved access to justice for businesses
The Government has revoked the Commencement Order which implemented the repeal of section 52 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
A new survey, published today by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO), highlights the latest UK trends in online streaming and downloading.
Judicial review of private copying exception.
Government launches consultation on plans to increase the maximum sentence for commercial-scale online copyright infringement.
Government seeks views on providing public notice of registered design rights by marking relevant products with a website address.
Nottingham Trent University were awarded £69,000 in the 2014 Fast Forward Competition to fund their ‘Nottingham Creative IP’ project.
Cardiff University were awarded £65,000 in the 2014 Fast Forward Competition to fund their ‘Health Technology Challenge Wales’ project.
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