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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...
Nesta (formerly NESTA, National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) is an independent charity that works to increase the innovation capacity of the UK.
Information about the EU Regulations and their implementation in Northern Ireland
Buy or get someone's permission to use a patent, trade mark, design or work under copyright
Guidance to help UK administered aeroplane operators comply with the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
Find out about trade agreements that can be used now.
How the MHRA makes decisions on when a product is a medical device (borderline products), and which risk class should apply to a medical device.
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
We help people, businesses and the UK economy by promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour. CMA is a non-ministerial department.
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.
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
Information on how UK businesses can control risks when operating in Indonesia.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Substances that are classed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and when you're allowed to use them.
How to contact MHRA for specific services or enquiries.
How to use the calculators to work out a nutrient budget for residential developments in nutrient neutrality catchments.
Poster to help independent retailers understand what they need to do to comply with consumer law.
Guidance on how to license electronic cigarettes and other inhaled nicotine-containing products (NCPs) as medicines in the UK.
Find registered designs in the UK
Get help to classify footwear and parts of footwear for import and export.
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