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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...
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
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...
We pursue our national interests and those of British citizens. We safeguard the UK’s security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners. FCDO is a ministerial department, supported by 12 agencies and public bodies...
Reclaim VAT you've paid on goods and services bought in the UK to use in your business if you’re registered as a business outside the UK.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Get a message (telegram) from the King and the Queen Consort - birthdays and anniversaries that qualify, documents you need.
If you already have the right or have probate (as an executor or administrator) you can start dealing with the estate. You may need to apply for the right to deal with the estate of the person who's died (also...
Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office .
The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
Information on COVID-19, including guidance on the assessment and management of suspected UK cases.
Reply to a jury summons online
Apply to the Public Trustee to find out if a tenancy has been ended after a tenant's death
UK Visas and Immigration now manages applications for people who want to visit, work, study or settle in the UK. Previously, this was part of UKBA (UK Border Agency) which closed in 2013.
Find registered designs in the UK
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