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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...
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
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Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
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Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Short-term study visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
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...
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
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