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The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is a British public service broadcaster. Its main responsibility is to provide impartial public service broadcasting in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. BBC is a public corporation of the Department for Culture,...
VisitBritain (VB) is the national tourism agency, responsible for marketing Britain worldwide and developing Britain’s visitor economy. It works with UK Trade & Investment as well as airlines, travel operators, global brands and the official tourism bodies for London, England,...
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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Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
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 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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Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
Find out about applying for the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme, how to submit brand information, fees and making sure your production process is compliant.
Guidance on how to prove someone’s identity or give them access to your service or organisation.
Find out how to complete and submit an Other Interest (OI) return using the HMRC spreadsheet or electronic flat text file.
A CV is a summary of your skills, achievements and experience that you use to apply for jobs. Check advice on what to include and how to make it stand out.
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
Use this form to transform your Madrid Protocol Designation to a UK Trade Mark application.
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Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
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