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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...
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Information for prospective growers of low THC cannabis (industrial hemp), for the production of seed and fibre only.
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.
The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
Find out about applying for the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme, how to submit brand information, fees and making sure your production process is compliant.
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
Use a global project licence to simplify the export of military goods and technology classed as collaborative defence projects.
Your chances of obtaining a useful patent are significantly greater if you use an attorney. A patent specification is a legal document and requires specialist skills to draft properly.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Guidance on patents hearings and how to appeal against an outcome.
We want you to be aware of tactics fraudsters use and how to stop them from getting your personal details.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA).
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
DFID Statistics on International Development 2009
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