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Form for medical practitioners to complete so a body can be cremated after a post-mortem examination.
A copyright notice is a concise note published by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) providing basic copyright guidance.
Guidance for the pharmaceutical industry on Marketing Authorisations for veterinary medicines.
Guidance on making a disclosure protected by the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998, (whistleblowing) to the Certification Officer
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
If someone dies without a will or known family, their ownerless property (bona vacantia) goes to the crown - check if you're an entitled relative, search for an estate, refer or claim on an estate
This Directorate Children and Young People (DCYP) COVID-19 page provides important advice and updates for service parents.
Affidavit of Marital Status for British nationals
Ownership of copyright works may depend on the circumstances under which the work was created.
You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you're importing inherited goods into the UK.
Disclosure of the identity of individuals making applications and complaints to the Certification Officer
This collection brings together arrangements the UK has made with Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies for the sharing of beneficial ownership information.
Intellectual property can be bought, sold or licensed.
This guide is about derecognising a union who is not independent
A collection of University case studies with an intellectual property focus.
This collection contains immigration staff guidance on miscellaneous caseworking subjects when handling applications.
How to complete supplementary pages CT600B and what information you need to include.
How to stop being an attorney under an enduring power of attorney (EPA).
Advice for British people living in Oman, including information on health, education, employment, residence requirements and more.
A collection of guidance about how to protect, manage and enforce copyright. Copyright protects original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works.
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