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Like other forms of property, you can buy, sell and license IP, it is important you understand the value your trade mark, patent or design.
Latest information on Retained European Union Law (REUL) and intellectual property.
Benefit from your design by licensing, mortgaging, selling, changing ownership and exploit by marketing.
You can help define the scope of protection given to your registered design by including a disclaimer or limitation alongside your illustration.
The below provides guidance and helpful information on the IPO's attaché based in China
To protect your design outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
The IPO's IP for business tools, training and guidance can help you create value from your ideas, turning inspiration into sustainable business success.
Directions to direct the form and manner in which patent, trade mark and designs forms and documents can be submitted by e-mail.
This guide explains the Intellectual Property practice under the Registered Designs Act 1949 and the Registered Design Rules 2006.
A list of offences and penalties that relate to counterfeiting and piracy.
Intellectual property insurance may not be appropriate for every business however you may find that IP insurance has numerous benefits.
Learn how to make the most of your intellectual property, including licensing, selling and expanding overseas.
Invalidation or cancellation, is the legal process which allows anyone to try and remove a design from our register
Guidance for businesses who have unregistered Community designs.
This guide is for businesses and sets out ways to successfully manage their intangible assets, or IP.
Designs correction of error notices are used to notify any third party of a proposed correction of a clerical error made by the registry prior to a correction taking place.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
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.
Anyone has the right to object and challenge someone else’s design.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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