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The UK music industry has agreed to improve music streaming metadata
Protection of your copyright work abroad will usually be automatic in the same way UK protection works.
MOD copyright information, how to obtain licensing permission, use of MOD names, logos and insignia on items offered for sale (merchandise).
This notice is aimed at small business and individuals who may wish to assign their own copyright or have been asked to assign copyright.
The IPO's IP for business tools, training and guidance can help you create value from your ideas, turning inspiration into sustainable business success.
A list of offences and penalties that relate to counterfeiting and piracy.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
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.
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.
Music industry voluntary code that is a commitment to standards of good practice in relation to music streaming.
Intellectual property insurance may not be appropriate for every business however you may find that IP insurance has numerous benefits.
This guidance explains why and how a party in an intellectual property case must notify the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) about the case.
To help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Vietnam.
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.
This notice is aimed at individuals and small businesses who may wish to use or create knitting, sewing and related patterns.
UK customers may not be able to access their online content services when they visit the EU.
To help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Indonesia.
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