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The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
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Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
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How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
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This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
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The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
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Find data and analysis from Census 2021 and earlier censuses.
Use a global project licence to simplify the export of military goods and technology classed as collaborative defence projects.
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
Guide to licensing requirements and restrictions for trade control and the export of controlled military goods, software and technology.
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