How copyright protects your work

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Stop people using your work

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If you have a dispute about licensing

Your collecting society can contact the and ask them to decide on some disputes about licensing.

Copyright Tribunal
copyright.tribunal@ipo.gov.uk
Telephone: 01633 814 044
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Find out about call charges

They can also contact them by post.

The Secretary
Copyright Tribunal
10 Victoria Street
London
SW1H ONN

The IPO Customer Support Centre offers general advice on copyright law.

IPO Customer Support Centre
information@ipo.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 300 2000
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Find out about call charges

You can get advice on particular legal issues from an intellectual property (IP) professional.

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