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The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
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Apply to the Public Trustee to find out if a tenancy has been ended after a tenant's death
We handle shipping and maritime disputes. Cases that we hear include: collisions between ships disputes over the transport of cargo salvage of a ship, cargo or crew disputes over goods supplied to a ship disputes over mortgages and other security...
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What to do if you think you've spotted a scam pretending to be from Companies House, and examples of scam emails, letters and telephone calls.
How to import plants, fruit, vegetables, cut flowers, trees, seeds and used agricultural machinery from non-EU countries to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
How to stop the spread and dispose of invasive non-native plants that can harm the environment in England.
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An overview of the work the IPO is undertaking in relation to Standard Essential Patents.
Apply to come to the UK as a representative of a news agency, newspaper or news agency and you’re from outside the EEA and Switzerland - eligibility, fees, documents, how to apply, extend and switch.
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
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A patent registers your invention and lets you take legal action against anyone who makes, uses, sells or imports your invention without your permission.
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