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Rules for digital and printed passport photos and how to get one
You need a digital photo to apply for a passport online. You must get a…
You need 2 identical printed photos if you are applying for a passport…
Register a design - what designs are protected, search the registers, prepare your illustrations, how to apply, disclaimers and limitations.
A design registration helps protect the appearance of a product, such as…
Search the following design registers to check if anyone else has…
You must prepare detailed illustrations of your design. You can include up…
You must have illustrations of your design before you can apply to…
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) will examine your application. If…
Once your design is registered it will be published in the journal of…
You may need a licence if you can’t avoid disturbing protected birds and animals to survey, film or photograph them.
Traffic sign images for reproduction in printed matter, on screen or in other media.
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
Get help to classify electrical equipment such as communication equipment, cameras, and their parts and accessories.
Claim relief on import duty and VAT when importing miscellaneous documents and related articles into the UK.
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