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What intellectual property is, how you can protect it, and which of copyright, patents, design right and trade marks applies to your work.
Having the right type of intellectual property protection helps you to…
Protecting your intellectual property makes it easier to take legal action…
A collection of guidance explaining different types of intellectual property. Including tools and case studies about protecting IP in your business.
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright. IPO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology , supported...
Buy or get someone's permission to use a patent, trade mark, design or work under copyright
We are a specialist list set up to deal with: claims and appeals concerning patents (including supplementary protection certificates), registered designs, copyright issues, trade marks, semiconductor topography rights and plant varieties; claims and appeals concerning the and other intellectual property...
Intellectual property can be bought, sold or licensed.
Finding the right advice and advisor is the first step in making the best decisions for your invention or business.
A collection of intellectual property legislation, manuals, guidance and notices for IP professionals.
Intellectual property research publications commissioned by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) covering general intellectual property.
A collection of guidance about applying for, managing and enforcing a patent. Patents help protect a product or process, for example machines and medicines.
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