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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...
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Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Colombia.
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...
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Reclaim VAT you've paid on goods and services bought in the UK to use in your business if you’re registered as a business outside the UK.
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
Find out how to link your temporary storage facility to Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) or the Customs Declaration Service using a Community Systems Provider.
How to spot Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
A CV is a summary of your skills, achievements and experience that you use to apply for jobs. Check advice on what to include and how to make it stand out.
What to do if your goods are lost, destroyed or stolen under an ATA Carnet.
Information on how to use a High Integrity Telecommunications System.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
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