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Find data and analysis from Census 2021 and earlier censuses.
What intellectual property is, how you can protect it, and which of copyright, patents, design right and trade marks applies to your work
Using metadata to make it easier to catalogue, validate, reuse and share your data.
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
How to register an overseas entity and its beneficial owners or managing officers, so it can buy, sell or transfer property or land in the UK.
A collection of guidance explaining different types of intellectual property. Including tools and case studies about protecting IP in your business.
Check what safety requirements and insurance are needed to use a boat on UK rivers, canals, or at sea - boat safety certificates, safety regulations and equipment, disposing of old flares
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
A copyright notice is a concise note published by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) providing basic copyright guidance.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Japan, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
How UK nationals who plan to live in Spain for more than 3 months must register as a resident and on the padrón at their town hall.
Information from the National Health Service on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living
Claim relief on import duty and VAT when importing miscellaneous documents and related articles into the UK.
You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you're importing inherited goods into the UK.
You must tell DVLA if you have an arteriovenous malformation - download the correct form to let them know
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Sweden, including guidance on residency, healthcare and working.
If someone dies without a will or known family, their ownerless property (bona vacantia) goes to the crown - check if you're an entitled relative, search for an estate, refer or claim on an estate
Intellectual property can be bought, sold or licensed.
You must tell DVLA if you suffer from ankylosing spondylitis and it affects your ability to drive safely - download the correct form to let them know
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