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How to manage and review your charity's connection to a non-charity.
The shape and the configuration of objects are automatically protected by design right in the UK and Europe.
How to apply to protect a food, drink or agricultural product name under the UK GI schemes.
Guidance for businesses holding registered Community designs and international trade marks and designs.
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.
Advice for employers carrying out right to work checks during the coronavirus pandemic.
Formerly part of M18, technical guidance for industrial plant operators (and their contractors) who monitor effluent discharges to water and sewer.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
How to apply to protect a spirit drink name under the UK GI schemes.
You're required to keep records for all traded goods you declare to HMRC for four years, for duty and tax purposes and for government statistics.
As a public authority, understand what the biodiversity duty is and how to comply with it.
How to find out which sort of commons registrations authority you are and how you must maintain your registers.
Keep systems and data safe with the appropriate level of security.
What you need to do to comply with regulations on manufactured products you place on the market in Great Britain.
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
Explains the legislation governing Tree Preservation Orders and tree protection in conservation areas.
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