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Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
A CV is a summary of your skills, achievements and experience that you use to apply for jobs. Check advice on what to include and how to make it stand out.
UK Visas and Immigration now manages applications for people who want to visit, work, study or settle in the UK. Previously, this was part of UKBA (UK Border Agency) which closed in 2013.
Find registered designs in the UK
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure.
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
Contact information for the General Register Office
Get endorsement and approval to apply for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a leader in arts and culture - architecture, fashion, film, television.
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
What intellectual property is, how you can protect it, and which of copyright, patents, design right and trade marks applies to your work
We are a specialist list set up to deal with: claims and appeals concerning patents (including supplementary protection certificates), registered designs, copyright issues, trade marks, semiconductor topography rights and plant varieties; claims and appeals concerning the and other intellectual property...
You can no longer apply for a new electronic visa waiver (EVW). Find out what to do if you have an existing EVW
UK Visas and Immigration is responsible for making millions of decisions every year about who has the right to visit or stay in the country, with a firm emphasis on national security and a culture of customer satisfaction for people...
Request an uncertified electronic copy of a UK patent or patent application for personal reference or research
A copyright notice is a concise note published by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) providing basic copyright guidance.
The British Library (BL) is the national library of the United Kingdom and one of the world’s largest libraries. Its collections include more than 150 million items, in over 400 languages including books, magazines, manuscripts, maps, music scores, newspapers, patents,...
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