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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...
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
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...
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
Use this page to verify Certificates of Competency (CoC) and Flag State Endorsements (FSE) online.
Find out how to complete and submit an Other Interest (OI) return using the HMRC spreadsheet or electronic flat text file.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
Check someone's driving record - vehicles they can drive, penalty points and disqualifications
Find data and analysis from Census 2021 and earlier censuses.
Countries have their own rules about what goods you can bring in using an ATA Carnet. Check with the issuer in the country you’re exporting to.
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
Use this form AD03c to tell us which of the company records are held at the single alternative inspection location (SAIL).
How someone in Poland can get documents prepared, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
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.
Find registered designs in the UK
QCA was responsible for maintaining and developing the national curriculum and associated assessments, tests and examinations; and accredited and monitored qualifications in colleges and at work.
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