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Useful information

Useful information

In this useful information section we have placed links to guides and articles from leading organisations and industry practitioners who offer insight into the latest thinking on the wide field of intellectual property.

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Intellectual Property Office (IPO)

The official government body responsible for registering Intellectual Property (IP) rights in the United Kingdom, including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright.

Patents application guide

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Patents basic facts booklet

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Patents essential reading

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Trade marks essential reading

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Applying to register a trade mark

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How to apply to register a design

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Copyright essential reading

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Copyright basic facts

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World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO)

WIPO is responsible for promoting the global development of IP legislation, standards and procedures, this includes further development of international laws and treaties on patents; trademarks, industrial designs and geographical indications; and copyright and related rights.

What is Intellectual Property

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Protecting your Patents Abroad

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WIPO Intellectual Property Handbook

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European Patent Office (EPO)

The European Patent Office (EPO) manages the European wide application procedure for individual inventors and companies seeking patent protection in up to 40 European countries.

Patent Information

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