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The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
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...
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
The civil procedure rules govern the way civil cases are managed, and set out the processes of the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the County Court.
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
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...
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
When tests to detect COVID-19 are commonly used (use cases) and what to consider when deciding which type of test to employ.
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