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Some countries may allow you to extend your UK IP protection and accept it as protected in that country after completing local formalities.
Intellectual property insurance may not be appropriate for every business however you may find that IP insurance has numerous benefits.
Music industry voluntary code that is a commitment to standards of good practice in relation to music streaming.
Protection of your copyright work abroad will usually be automatic in the same way UK protection works.
Summary of the government's ongoing programme of work to develop a code of practice on copyright and AI.
Your chances of obtaining a useful patent are significantly greater if you use an attorney. A patent specification is a legal document and requires specialist skills to draft properly.
Events which have an intellectual property or business focus.
This notice is aimed at small business and individuals who may wish to assign their own copyright or have been asked to assign copyright.
Protection in the EU for databases produced in the UK.
The IPO has developed tools, guidance and teaching resources for primary, secondary, further and higher education, researchers and university management.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
This guidance explains why and how a party in an intellectual property case must notify the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) about the case.
Copyright advice on printed music issues aimed at singers, instrumentalists, orchestras, choirs, bands and other users of printed music.
The hearing procedure and listed cases before the tribunal.
The IPO's IP for business tools, training and guidance can help you create value from your ideas, turning inspiration into sustainable business success.
We provide advice to Ministers, who decide whether the UK should submit observations and intervene in Court of Justice (CJ) cases concerning IP.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Pakistan.
Information to help you protect, manage, and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in the UAE.
Guidance on UK and EU copyright protection for right holders and users including business, cultural heritage institutions and consumers. It is not legal advice.
The Marrakesh Treaty is an international legal instrument which makes it easier for blind, visually impaired and print disabled people to access works protected by copyright.
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