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The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright. IPO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology , supported...
Guidance for completing forms ID1: Certificate of identity for a private individual, and ID2: Certificate of identity for a body corporate.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK government and for England and Wales. It is the guardian of some of our most iconic national documents, dating back over 1,000 years. The National Archives is a...
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
Application form ID2: certificate of identity for a corporate body.
Protocols and procedures for testing the distinctiveness, uniformity and stability (DUS) of certain agricultural and vegetable plants.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property in India.
Explainer on product information templates to be used by applicants and Marketing Authorisation Holders (MAHs) of veterinary medicines.
If you already have the right or have probate (as an executor or administrator) you can start dealing with the estate. You may need to apply for the right to deal with the estate of the person who's died (also...
How someone in Austria can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath, affirmation or affidavit and obtain informative notes on UK naming law
Paper and cardboard production can cause significant pollution. This guide describes industry responsibilities for preventing pollution.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
Guidance for organisations involved in any aspect of the pharmaceutical lifecycle or GLP studies regulated by MHRA, covering the approval of paper documents when working from home
Use supplementary pages SA109 to record your residence and domicile status on your SA100 Tax Return.
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
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