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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...
VisitBritain (VB) is the national tourism agency, responsible for marketing Britain worldwide and developing Britain’s visitor economy. It works with UK Trade & Investment as well as airlines, travel operators, global brands and the official tourism bodies for London, England,...
Report someone who is pretending to be someone else to take a theory or driving test for them
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
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...
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
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
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
Guidance on how to prove someone’s identity or give them access to your service or organisation.
Get a message (telegram) from the King and the Queen Consort - birthdays and anniversaries that qualify, documents you need.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
A CV is a summary of your skills, achievements and experience that you use to apply for jobs. Check advice on what to include and how to make it stand out.
What to do if your goods are lost, destroyed or stolen under an ATA Carnet.
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
Information on variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
We are here to make digital government simpler, clearer and faster for everyone. GDS is part of the Cabinet Office .
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
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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