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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...
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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...
Renew, replace or apply for an adult or child British passport if you’re living abroad or working overseas - forms, prices, how long it takes
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
How to get fast-track approval of medical devices during COVID-19.
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
How to use A/B testing to evaluate your digital health product.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA).
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Countries have their own rules about what goods you can bring in using an ATA Carnet. Check with the issuer in the country you’re exporting to.
Guidance for the pharmaceutical industry on Marketing Authorisations for veterinary medicines.
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