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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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Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
How to contact MHRA for specific services or enquiries.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your 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.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Guidance on how to prove someone’s identity or give them access to your service or organisation.
Use a global project licence to simplify the export of military goods and technology classed as collaborative defence projects.
The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
Your chances of obtaining a useful patent are significantly greater if you use an attorney. A patent specification is a legal document and requires specialist skills to draft properly.
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
Find out about applying for the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme, how to submit brand information, fees and making sure your production process is compliant.
Sets out COVID-19 testing for hospice patients and staff.
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
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.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA).
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