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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...
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
Find out about repayment and remission of customs duties by HMRC and how to apply.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Find out about the changes if you are exporting personal protective equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus pandemic.
Find out how to apply for a duty deferment account, so you can delay paying most customs or tax charges when you import goods or release goods from an excise warehouse.
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Use supplementary pages SA109 to record your residence and domicile status on your SA100 Tax Return.
Apply for a Minister of Religion visa (T2) if you've been offered a job in a faith community - eligibility, extend or switch, knowledge of English, bring your family
If you're an employer based in the UK, find out if an employee is eligible for tax relief through an Appendix 5 arrangement if they've paid tax abroad on their income.
Licence and registration application information for companies that deal in precursor chemicals.
Find out how the new Customs Declaration Service cash account works, when it can be used and what type of customs charges you can pay.
You can make observations on the patentability of a published patent application.
Overview about agreements, conventions and treaties which impact on the UK's strategic export control policy and legislation.
Use this form to transform your Madrid Protocol Designation to a UK Trade Mark application.
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