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Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Guide to licensing procedure and other restrictions for export of controlled dual-use items, software and technology, goods for torture and radioactive sources.
The UK's regulatory framework for strategic export controls and the circumstances where you might need an export licence.
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
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...
Find out about changes to the deemed domicile rules for Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax from 6 April 2017.
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
Check the tariff classification for dried buffalo ears and dried beef meat scraped off from the throat, for use as animal feed.
Information about the EU Regulations and their implementation in Northern Ireland
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
Lists of standards that businesses can use to show their products, services or processes comply with essential requirements of legislation.
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
Check the tariff classification for peptide nisin standardised with sodium chloride
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Colombia.
Find out what you'll need to get a legally binding decision on the commodity code to use when importing or exporting your goods.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Guidance on how to prove someone’s identity or give them access to your service or organisation.
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