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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...
Information about the DCIA programme, with guidance on how to participate in the Pilot competition
Guidance on patents hearings and how to appeal against an outcome.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Colombia.
Use a global project licence to simplify the export of military goods and technology classed as collaborative defence projects.
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Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
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This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
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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.
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