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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...
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...
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
The Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) is a US Department of Defense (DoD) programme.
Find out how to export live fish, molluscs and crustaceans for farming, ornamental, or any other purpose except direct human consumption
Short-term study visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
You can make observations on the patentability of a published patent application.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
Check the tariff classification for flavour pods.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
You must register and declare ozone-depleting substances (ODS) for laboratory or analytical uses.
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Goods that are controlled and how to get licences for them, the UK Strategic Export Control Lists, dealing with the Export Control Organisation (ECO).
Find out how to complete and submit an Other Interest (OI) return using the HMRC spreadsheet or electronic flat text file.
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
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