the Intellectual Property Office and The Royal British Legion urge consumers to beware of fake poppy merchandise ahead of Remembrance 2018 no-one benefits – both charity and public lose out with fake poppy merchandise advice to buyers to ‘buy responsibly’ through official channels, and how to report fake poppy merchandise... Continue reading
Published 27 September 2017 Last updated 26 October 2018 + show all updates 26 October 2018 Fake poppies added. 25 July 2018 Counterfeit vehicle parts added. 27 September 2017 First published. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/topical-issues-for-business-and-consumers Content Reproduced verbatim from the Website of the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) as permitted under their Terms... Continue reading
EU Directive 2011/77 EU sought to enhance the welfare of performers and record labels by extending the period that they can be remunerated for their sound recordings and performances. This period was extended from 50 to 70 years following publication. This means that where sound recordings and performances would have... Continue reading
Government to explore further measures to prevent damage to creative and broadcasting industries caused by theft of intellectual property Minister warns users and providers of adapted streaming devices who steal ‘paid for’ content they run the risk of fines or prison Extensive review finds current laws are effective in combating... Continue reading
The rate of innovation is exploding. Technologies and services that were beyond imagination a generation ago are now taken for granted. Intellectual property rights play a crucial role in innovation. They ensure results can be commercially exploited by the owner. Intellectual Property rights allow inventors, researchers and creators to pour... Continue reading
Published 13 March 2013 Last updated 3 September 2018 + show all updates 3 September 2018 Unofficial Consolidation Design Rules Document updated. 25 February 2015 Updated version of the Registered Designs Act 1949. 1 October 2014 Updated version of the Registered Designs Act 1949. 13 March 2013 First published. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registered-designs-act-and-rules Content... Continue reading
The trade marks manual sets out guidance on the Intellectual Property Office work practices. Each section of this manual tells you how we deal with particular actions, cases, or aspects of cases. We consider each case on its merits and fully consider all the relevant factors of a case, especially... Continue reading
The trade marks manual sets out guidance on the Intellectual Property Office work practices. Each section of this manual tells you how we deal with particular actions, cases, or aspects of cases. We consider each case on its merits and fully consider all the relevant factors of a case, especially... Continue reading
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