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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...
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Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
When tests to detect COVID-19 are commonly used (use cases) and what to consider when deciding which type of test to employ.
What to do if your goods are lost, destroyed or stolen under an ATA Carnet.
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Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa to do religious work in the UK - getting sponsored, fees, eligibility, family members
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
You can make observations on the patentability of a published patent application.
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
Find schemes that have told HMRC they meet the conditions to be a recognised overseas pension scheme (ROPS).
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
Information on variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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 the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA).
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