We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
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...
Explains how to make sure people can find your data and how to maintain it.
Guidance and good practice for publishers on GOV.UK, including how to use publishing applications, when content belongs on GOV.UK and how to request support.
The guidance explains the neighbourhood planning system introduced by the Localism Act, including key stages and considerations required.
Use this form of assent for re-registration of a public company as private and unlimited.
If your business sells amateur plant protection products (PPPs) in Great Britain, register to comply with regulations.
How UK museums and galleries can arrange to protect exhibits on loan from abroad from court-ordered seizure.
If you're having trouble accessing a public sector website or mobile app, find out how to request alternative formats or report the issue to get it fixed.
This page provides practical information to help you make the most of your IP when doing business in Kazakhstan.
Publish your code and use open source to improve transparency, flexibility and accountability.
This series brings together all documents relating to Cabinet Office ministers' transparency publications.
HMRC's annual reports on whistleblower disclosures.
Ofcom is the regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries. It regulates the TV and radio sectors, fixed line telecoms, mobiles, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate. Ofcom works with the Department for Science,...
A collection of guidance about how to protect and enforce your intellectual property. Including information on infringement, counterfeiting and piracy.
How to take part in user research at the UK IPO – signing up, who we want to meet with, why we research and your data rights.
This page provides support for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) on bidding for government contracts.
Guidance for organisations who may need to report packaging data because they are affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging
Tax and reporting rules for employers covering the cost of employees' bills for services or goods
As the owner or occupier of land with a public right of way across it, you must keep the route visible and not obstruct or endanger users.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. We’ll send you a link to a feedback form. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Don’t worry we won’t send you spam or share your email address with anyone.