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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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How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
Export controls applying to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) related activities - transfer of technology and provision of technical support
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Short-term study visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
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
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
Find schemes that have told HMRC they meet the conditions to be a recognised overseas pension scheme (ROPS).
The New Active Substance Work Sharing Initiative (NASWSI) has successfully approved several medicines through this international collaboration and continues to foster cooperation and strong relationships between its Access partners. The Biosimilar Work Sharing Initiative (BSWSI) builds on this success.
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Find out about tax charges on scholarships.
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
Information on COVID-19, including guidance on the assessment and management of suspected UK cases.
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