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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...
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Export controls applying to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) related activities - transfer of technology and provision of technical support
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
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.
Short-term study visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
The Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) is a US Department of Defense (DoD) programme.
Benin is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
Read about businesses that have participated in support schemes funded by the UK government.
Check the tariff classification for flavour pods.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
Check the tariff classification for a clip-on camera lens attachment made of glass.
Goods that are controlled and how to get licences for them, the UK Strategic Export Control Lists, dealing with the Export Control Organisation (ECO).
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Check the tariff classification for lace-up low shoes.
Nesta (formerly NESTA, National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) is an independent charity that works to increase the innovation capacity of the UK.
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