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The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
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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Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
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Guidance and information about high consequence infectious diseases and their management in England.
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...
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Find out about Import VAT and Customs Duty when you send gifts into the UK.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
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