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‘Bona Vacantia’ means vacant goods and is the name given to ownerless property, which by law passes to the Crown. The Treasury Solicitor acts for the Crown to administer the estates of people who die intestate (without a Will) and...
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
Use this form to give notice of a vacation of office when administrator ceases to be qualified to act.
Be aware of misleading invoices offering services to help protect your IP rights in return for a fee.
A copyright notice is a concise note published by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) providing basic copyright guidance.
Tell Companies House of a vacation of office when an administrator ceases to be qualified to act, for a company registered in Scotland.
Intellectual property can be bought, sold or licensed.
How to buy or acquire the assets of a dissolved company - how and when you can claim money or property, who to contact and the forms you need
You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you're importing inherited goods into the UK.
A domain name is an important asset and is not protected by default. Follow these recommendations to keep your domain secure.
Claim relief on import duty and VAT when importing miscellaneous documents and related articles into the UK.
This page provides practical information to help you make the most of your IP when doing business in Kazakhstan.
What you need to know and do to export or import objects of cultural interest.
How you can have a marriage annulled, the reasons you can give for annulling a marriage and the forms you will need to apply for an annulment. This includes information from the withdrawn D191 guide.
How to change the ownership from one marketing authorisation (MA) holder to another.
Licensing requirements for importers and exporters, duty rates, reliefs and import VAT for printed books, newspapers and related products.
Ownership of copyright works may depend on the circumstances under which the work was created.
Treating and disposing of non-hazardous farm waste, sending to landfill, burying waste, incinerating fallen stock and recycling waste fuel oil.
Documents and certificates available at the British Embassy in Minsk.
Use this form to request to reinstate a patent application.
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