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Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Protect your brand by registering it as a trade mark - how to apply, fees, responding to objections to your trade mark, using the ® symbol
Get help to classify textiles and which headings and codes to use.
Guidance on how to register, manage and enforce a trade mark. A trade mark protects your brand, for example the name of your product or service.
How to object and challenge someone else's trade mark and details of any legal costs involved.
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
A guide to collecting data about your packaging. This is for UK organisations affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
Find out about applying for the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme, how to submit brand information, fees and making sure your production process is compliant.
Intellectual property research publications commissioned by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) covering trade marks and brands.
This page provides information on branding and publicity for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
How a product complies with EU safety, health and environmental requirements, and how to place a CE marking on your product.
What you need to do to comply with regulations on manufactured products you place on the market in Great Britain.
Find out if you need to use the UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking on products you manufacture or handle.
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