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Rectification is the legal procedure which allows anyone to apply to correct an error or omission to the recorded details of a registered trade mark.
Provisions as to patents after grant.
This guide explains the Intellectual Property practice under the Registered Designs Act 1949 and the Registered Design Rules 2006.
Section (14.01 -14.39) last updated: March 2017.
Sections (20A.01 - 20A.16) last updated: April 2021.
Section (32.01 - 32.24) last updated: January 2023.
Protection of your copyright work abroad will usually be automatic in the same way UK protection works.
An unofficial consolidated version of the Design right (unregistered) sections of part 3 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
皇冠体育app IPO has developed tools, guidance and teaching resources for primary, secondary, further and higher education, researchers and university management.
You can make an application to amend your patent after it has been granted either with us or at the Court.
Section last updated: April 2025.
Sections (125.01 - 125.27) last updated: April 2023.
Information on designs hearings including costs and how to appeal against an outcome.
Section (89A.01 - 89A.26) last updated: January 2023.
Understand how intellectual property crime and infringement occurs and impacts on businesses.
Thinking of doing business in Southeast Asia, China, Latin America, North America, Middle East, North Africa and India? Help and advice is available through our IP liaison officers (attach茅s).
Sections (23.01 - 23.08) last updated: April 2023.
Sections (76.01 - 76.28) last updated: April 2024.
Guidance on UK and EU copyright protection for right holders and users including business, cultural heritage institutions and consumers. It is not legal advice.
Details on how to make a request for accelerated examination under the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH).
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