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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...
Self-build and custom housebuilding registers.
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...
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
The civil procedure rules govern the way civil cases are managed, and set out the processes of the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the County Court.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Midtown House, is a probation contact centre, within the Kent, Surrey & Sussex region.
The family procedure rules are a single set of rules governing the practice and procedure in family proceedings in the high court, county courts and magistrates' courts.
We are here to make digital government simpler, clearer and faster for everyone. GDS is part of the Cabinet Office .
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
UK Visas and Immigration now manages applications for people who want to visit, work, study or settle in the UK. Previously, this was part of UKBA (UK Border Agency) which closed in 2013.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying or renting property in Spain.
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
Find data and analysis from Census 2021 and earlier censuses.
Official information for UK nationals living in or moving to Belarus, including guidance on residency, passports and healthcare.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA).
Application pack to get a certificate of custom and law for marriage in Belgium by post.
Paper and cardboard production can cause significant pollution. This guide describes industry responsibilities for preventing pollution.
Guidance on patents hearings and how to appeal against an outcome.
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