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Protocols and procedures for testing the distinctiveness, uniformity and stability (DUS) of certain agricultural and vegetable plants.
The European Trade Mark and Design Network has produced a common practice for use when assessing the inherent distinctiveness of figurative trade marks containing descriptive and/or non-distinctive words.
Guidance for the veterinary pharmaceutical industry on the production and submission of the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPCs) and product literature mock-ups.
It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of their sex, religion, disability or certain other personal characteristics ('protected characteristics')
How to apply to protect a wine name or aromatised wine name under the UK GI schemes and how to use a traditional term to describe a wine product.
Depending on the objection raised in your examination, you have 2 months to respond through a number of options.
Section last updated: January 2021.
How the Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) system works and how vehicle operators should use it.
Use this list to check if you can claim a fixed amount of tax relief (also known as 'flat rate expenses') for your work expenses if you're an employee.
Examples of unacceptable trade marks around protected emblems, internet domain names and your company name.
This call for evidence seeks information on the experiences and needs of people who have variations in sex characteristics.
Documents, certificate, letters, and notes available from the British embassy and consulates in the USA.
In the chemical and nutritional analyses of pumpkin, the size of bulk sample makes the process time consuming and difficult to execute
Protect your brand by registering it as a trade mark - how to apply, fees, responding to objections to your trade mark, using the ® symbol
Provides advice on the key points to take into account on design.
Prove the origin of your goods if you’re trading with a country that has a trade agreement with the UK, or is covered by the Developing Countries Trading Scheme.
Understand the role of Natural England, local authorities and partnerships when designating or managing AONBs in England.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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