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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...
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Information for British nationals residing in Armenia, including advice on health, education, benefits, residence requirements and more.
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
We pursue our national interests and those of British citizens. We safeguard the UK’s security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners. FCDO is a ministerial department, supported by 12 agencies and public bodies...
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
Guidance to help UK administered aeroplane operators comply with the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Official information for UK nationals living in or moving to Belarus, including guidance on residency, passports and healthcare.
Get a message (telegram) from the King and the Queen Consort - birthdays and anniversaries that qualify, documents you need.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
If you're an employer based in the UK, find out if an employee is eligible for tax relief through an Appendix 5 arrangement if they've paid tax abroad on their income.
FCDO travel advice for Colombia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
Substances that are classed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and when you're allowed to use them.
Countries have their own rules about what goods you can bring in using an ATA Carnet. Check with the issuer in the country you’re exporting to.
How to classify and describe your business waste so you can know how to manage and dispose of it - what you need to do, List of Waste (LoW) codes, technical guidance.
How to register your chargepoints for OZEV chargepoint grant schemes as a manufacturer.
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