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How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
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Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Guidance for organisations involved in any aspect of the pharmaceutical lifecycle or GLP studies regulated by MHRA, covering the approval of paper documents when working from home
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
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Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
Use this form to transform your Madrid Protocol Designation to a UK Trade Mark application.
We help people, businesses and the UK economy by promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour. CMA is a non-ministerial department.
You must include the appropriate legal basis for your application when you apply to MHRA for a marketing authorisation.
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