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Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
How to apply for British citizenship if you're a British overseas citizen, protected person, subject, national or overseas territories citizen - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.
Extradition processes and agreements between the UK and other countries, role of the Secretary of State, High Court and Supreme Court.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Use this form to transform your Madrid Protocol Designation to a UK Trade Mark application.
Find out if you need to declare goods you bring into or take out of the UK and how to make the declarations.
FCDO travel advice for Honduras. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Information on using the app when applying to work, study or live in the UK.
Advice for British nationals on staying safe when travelling by sea
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
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