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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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How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
Guidance for organisations involved in any aspect of the pharmaceutical lifecycle or GLP studies regulated by MHRA, covering the approval of paper documents when working from home
How to use A/B testing to evaluate your digital health product.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
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Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Information on COVID-19, including guidance on the assessment and management of suspected UK cases.
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
How to check that a laboratory is allowed to buy ozone-depleting substances (ODS).
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