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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.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Colombia.
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
What you need to do to work and operate in the aviation industry.
Apply for a certificate to confirm that you only need to pay UK National Insurance contributions if you're a self-employed individual working temporarily in an EU country, Gibraltar, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.
Guidance for the pharmaceutical industry on Marketing Authorisations for veterinary medicines.
Reclaim VAT you've paid on goods and services bought in the UK to use in your business if you’re registered as a business outside the UK.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is responsible for the regulation of aviation safety in the UK, determining policy for the use of airspace, the economic regulation of Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports, the licensing and financial fitness of airlines and...
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
You must include the appropriate legal basis for your application when you apply to MHRA for a marketing authorisation.
Explainer for the pharmaceutical industry on the implementation of the Veterinary Medicines Regulation relating to Pharmacovigilance.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
Find out about applying for the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme, how to submit brand information, fees and making sure your production process is compliant.
Paper and cardboard production can cause significant pollution. This guide describes industry responsibilities for preventing pollution.
Check the tariff classification for flavour pods.
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