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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
Guidance for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
What you need to do to work and operate in the aviation industry.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Find out about applying for the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme, how to submit brand information, fees and making sure your production process is compliant.
What private maritime security companies (PMSCs) need to provide to comply with licence conditions.
Use this form to transform your Madrid Protocol Designation to a UK Trade Mark application.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Use this form to apply to restore a company to the Companies House register.
Goods that are controlled and how to get licences for them, the UK Strategic Export Control Lists, dealing with the Export Control Organisation (ECO).
The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
Diseases and health problems in sheep and goats, including foot and mouth disease (FMD), scrapie and lead poisoning
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA).
Examples of unacceptable trade marks around protected emblems, internet domain names and your company name.
Find registered designs in the UK
How to renew your patents, trade marks or registered designs: when to renew, how to renew online or renew and restore by post, how much it costs.
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