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Guidance on how to prove someone’s identity or give them access to your service or organisation.
How to use A/B testing to evaluate your digital health product.
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Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
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Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Australia.
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
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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.
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