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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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Guidance on how to prove someone’s identity or give them access to your service or organisation.
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Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the arts, sciences or digital technology once you have been endorsed as a leader or potential leader.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Apply for a Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa to do religious work in the UK - getting sponsored, fees, eligibility, family members
Official information for UK nationals living in or moving to Belarus, including guidance on residency, passports and healthcare.
How to use A/B testing to evaluate your digital health product.
Learn how to identify misleading invoices and what you should do if you receive one.
Find schemes that have told HMRC they meet the conditions to be a recognised overseas pension scheme (ROPS).
The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
Check someone's driving record - vehicles they can drive, penalty points and disqualifications
You can make observations on the patentability of a published patent application.
Information on COVID-19, including guidance on the assessment and management of suspected UK cases.
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.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Apply for an India Young Professionals Scheme visa to live and work in the UK if you're an Indian citizen aged 18 to 30 - eligibility, fees, documents.
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