Intellectual Property

Other people's intellectual property

You may be able to use, buy, monitor or object to other peoples intellectual property (IP). If you use other peoples IP, you usually need to get permission from the owner so that you do not infringe the rights. If you infringe someone's IP rights, they can take legal action against you.

Using

You may be able to use other peoples IP, although you usually need permission from the IP owner.

Buying

You may be able to buy other people's IP applications or granted or registered IP.

Infringing

If you use IP rights without permission, you may be infringing someone's rights. Find out what you should do if you think you may have infringed someone's IP.

Monitoring

Check the status of IP applications and granted or registered IP.

Objecting

You can object to other people's IP if you think it should not be protected.