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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...
Check what you need to do to employ teachers who are non-UK citizens.
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
Find out about the changes if you are exporting personal protective equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus pandemic.
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
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK government and for England and Wales. It is the guardian of some of our most iconic national documents, dating back over 1,000 years. The National Archives is a...
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
We are here to make digital government simpler, clearer and faster for everyone. GDS is part of the Cabinet Office .
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Check the tariff classification for plates made of fine bone china.
Information for prospective growers of low THC cannabis (industrial hemp), for the production of seed and fibre only.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Use this form to transform your Madrid Protocol Designation to a UK Trade Mark application.
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
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