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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...
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Use this certificate to bring your pet dog, cat or ferret, or assistance dog, to Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland).
FCDO travel advice for the Dominican Republic. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
FCDO travel advice for Venezuela. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Reclaim VAT you've paid on goods and services bought in the UK to use in your business if you’re registered as a business outside the UK.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from The Bahamas for healthcare practitioners.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
FCDO travel advice for Colombia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Find out about Import VAT and Customs Duty when you send gifts into the UK.
FCDO travel advice for Ecuador. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK government and for England and Wales. It is the guardian of some of our most iconic national documents, dating back over 1,000 years. The National Archives is a...
FCDO travel advice for Brazil. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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