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The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
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Southern Region, Judge J Dobson, Mrs J Coupe FRICS, Mr L Packer on 25 July 2023
Sections (3.01 - 3.101) last updated: April 2024.
Find out what sector of businesses are covered by the Money Laundering Regulations, and which premises you'll need to register.
This document outlines the different accelerated procedures offered to accelerate patent application processing.
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Southern Region, Judge M Loveday on 18 September 2020
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.
A collection of Fast Forward Competition case studies.
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Check what you need to do to sell cosmetic products in Great Britain.
Guidance on listed diseases of fish and shellfish and their status in England and Wales, including what happens if a disease is suspected or confirmed.
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