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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...
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
Information about the DCIA programme, with guidance on how to participate in the Pilot competition
Use a global project licence to simplify the export of military goods and technology classed as collaborative defence projects.
Apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the arts, sciences or digital technology once you have been endorsed as a leader or potential leader.
We are here to make digital government simpler, clearer and faster for everyone. GDS is part of the Cabinet Office .
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
Use this form to transform your Madrid Protocol Designation to a UK Trade Mark application.
The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
How to use A/B testing to evaluate your digital health product.
What private maritime security companies (PMSCs) need to provide to comply with licence conditions.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa to do religious work in the UK - getting sponsored, fees, eligibility, family members
You can make observations on the patentability of a published patent application.
Find schemes that have told HMRC they meet the conditions to be a recognised overseas pension scheme (ROPS).
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