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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...
Reply to a jury summons online
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Pharmacovigilance system requirements
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
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Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Apply for a Minister of Religion visa (T2) if you've been offered a job in a faith community - eligibility, extend or switch, knowledge of English, bring your family
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Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
Information on COVID-19, including guidance on the assessment and management of suspected UK cases.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
Find schemes that have told HMRC they meet the conditions to be a recognised overseas pension scheme (ROPS).
Recognised bodies, listed bodies, recognised universities, accredited higher learning institutions, bogus degrees
How schools can share daily attendance data.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Guidance, application forms and protocols for plant breeders' rights, national listing, seed certification and farmed saved seed.
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