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You can make observations on the patentability of a published patent application.
Examples of unacceptable trade marks around protected emblems, internet domain names and your company name.
Find data and analysis from Census 2021 and earlier censuses.
A collection of guidance explaining different types of intellectual property. Including tools and case studies about protecting IP in your business.
Form A64A: Application to receive information from court records about a parental order.
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.
Advice for British people buying property in Bulgaria, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
This guidance summarises the types of defects to which the leaseholder protections in the Building Safety Act 2022 apply.
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your Intellectual Property (IP) rights in South Korea.
What intellectual property is, how you can protect it, and which of copyright, patents, design right and trade marks applies to your work
How to register an overseas entity and its beneficial owners or managing officers, so it can buy, sell or transfer property or land in the UK.
A copyright notice is a concise note published by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) providing basic copyright guidance.
This collection brings together arrangements the UK has made with Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies for the sharing of beneficial ownership information.
What happens when you opt to tax (charge VAT on) land and buildings, when you need permission and when to notify HMRC about your decision.
Find out what trade barriers are and how they may affect you when exporting goods or services.
If you’re coming to the UK, you’ll need to prove you have enough money to support yourself and any dependants in the UK.
A collection of case studies showing how businesses have protected their designs to help create value from their ideas.
Check what safety requirements and insurance are needed to use a boat on UK rivers, canals, or at sea - boat safety certificates, safety regulations and equipment, disposing of old flares
A collection of case studies showing how businesses have used patents to protect their ideas and help them grow.
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