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Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution and may help you resolve an intellectual property dispute.
Invalidation is the legal procedure which allows anyone to try and remove a trade mark from our register as if it had never been registered
Guidance for businesses and organisations holding EU trade marks at the end of the transition period.
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.
Develop your knowledge and skills in IP such as trade marks, copyright, designs and patents with our IP masterclass training course.
Some countries may allow you to extend your UK IP protection and accept it as protected in that country after completing local formalities.
What collective and certification trade marks are and when they apply.
Trade mark hearings and how to appeal against an outcome.
A change in practice to costs in patents, trade mark and designs.
Details of all scheduled trade mark (unless otherwise specified) procedural hearings, main hearings and appeals to the appointed person.
Revocation is the legal procedure that allows anyone to try and remove a trade mark from the UK register.
Changes to trade marks, and designs forms to improve clarity and facilitate processing.
The fast track opposition process is intended to benefit business by improving access to opposition proceedings.
You may be required to complete a witness statement to support your request to correct an error in a trade mark application.
International trade mark registrations protected in the EU under the Madrid Protocol will no longer enjoy protection in the UK after 1 January 2021.
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.
Guidance for businesses holding registered Community designs and international trade marks and designs.
The IPO's IP for business tools, training and guidance can help you create value from your ideas, turning inspiration into sustainable business success.
New signs are published online by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This occurs every six months at the end of March and September.
Intellectual property insurance may not be appropriate for every business however you may find that IP insurance has numerous benefits.
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