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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...
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
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...
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.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
Publish your code and use open source to improve transparency, flexibility and accountability.
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
The AI Safety Institute’s mission is to minimise surprise to the UK and humanity from rapid and unexpected advances in AI. AISI is part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology .
You can make observations on the patentability of a published patent application.
How to carry out a clinical trial to apply for a marketing authorisation, manage your authorisation and report safety issues.
The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
Countries have their own rules about what goods you can bring in using an ATA Carnet. Check with the issuer in the country you’re exporting to.
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.
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