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How right holders for an orphan work can contact the IPO and what to do if your work is licensed as an orphan work

Advice for orphan works right holders or licence applicants on appealing against a decision by the IPO

Orphan works licence can be for non-commercial use or for commercial purposes - both types can last for up to seven years

How to apply for a licence to reproduce orphan works lawfully under the UK Intellectual Property Office's licensing scheme

Overview of the UK's orphan works licensing scheme run by the Intellectual Property Office

How to use the UK orphan works licensing scheme to lawfully use creative work for which the right holder(s) cannot be found

Best practice guidance to help you protect copyright in commissioned works and understand implied licences

Guidance on copyright exceptions if you or your business own copyright

Steps to follow to protect your creative work and what to do if someone infringes your copyright

Learn when copyright permission is and isn't needed and how to avoid infringement

Understand how to secure copyright protection for your original work and show that copyright belongs to you

What is copyright, how to use this legal right to protect your creative work and what to do if someone violates it

Copyright can provide an important source of income for your business – here’s how to profit from your copyright

Types of work you can protect by copyright, and how to use this legal right to protect your intellectual property

How to avoid infringing on other people's trade marks and what to do if you face an infringement claim

How to oppose trade mark registration, on what grounds, and how to object to trade marks before or after registration

How to track trade marks in the UK or abroad, use trade mark search services and register for caveats to monitor applications for trade mark registration

How to deal with infringement of UK trade marks, including remedies and defences in infringement cases

How to enforce a trade mark to ensure that it remains protected, including when to use TM and ® symbol

How to amend existing trade mark registrations, update registration details, add classes to the registration, or surrender your trade marks

You can renew UK registered trade marks every 10 years – you must apply for renewal on time to prevent your registration expiring

How to renew, amend and manage registered trade marks, add new classes of goods and services and deal with trade mark infringement

Understand the common law of passing off, possible remedies for trade mark misrepresentation and passing off defences

How to protect you registered trade marks against misuse, counterfeiting and other infringement

Different ways to monetise your trade marks include licensing, transferring or mortgaging your marks, or using them to promote your business