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We are a specialist list set up to deal with: claims and appeals concerning patents (including supplementary protection certificates), registered designs, copyright issues, trade marks, semiconductor topography rights and plant varieties; claims and appeals concerning the and other intellectual property...
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.
Beef abattoirs must dress, categorise, classify, weigh and label carcases according to regulations, and communicate results to suppliers.
How end-use controls apply to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) related goods, software, technology and technical assistance.
See the list of applications to protect the geographical name of wine and aromatised wine in the UK.
Information from the Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST), including the database of police protective standards.
A collection of guidance about how to protect and enforce your intellectual property. Including information on infringement, counterfeiting and piracy.
Marking, labelling and marketing standards you must follow to import and export plant seeds, food and manufactured goods.
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...
Information for HM Passport Office staff about countries and territories beginning with the letters A to B.
Advice on writing clear notices and maximising replies to your FSNs.
Applications, changes and cancellations for consideration under the UK geographical indications (GI) schemes, how to object and appeal against decisions.
How responders can reduce the risk of communications disruption during emergencies by using ResilienceDirect, HITS and Telecoms Sub-Groups.
Introductions to technology areas for policymakers.
The Government Geography Profession was established in 2018 to support geographical expertise across the public sector. Government Geography Profession is part of the Civil Service and the Geospatial Commission .
This page provides practical information to help you make the most of your IP when doing business in Kazakhstan.
The QEMC is a joint body set up to advise the Government and the Royal Household on the national memorialisation of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II QEMC is an ad-hoc advisory group of the Cabinet Office .
How to write up and share your findings
Use this form to transform your Madrid Protocol Designation to a UK Trade Mark application.
Collection of case studies for projects led by the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV).
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