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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...
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Check the tariff classification for dried buffalo ears and dried beef meat scraped off from the throat, for use as animal feed.
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
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...
Listing of countries with a known occurrence of high consequence infectious disease (HCID).
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Check the tariff classification for flavour pods.
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
Check the tariff classification for articles made of cermet.
What to do if your goods are lost, destroyed or stolen under an ATA Carnet.
You can use a SIEL to make shipments of specified military or dual-use items to a named consignee and/or end user.
Find out how the ATA Carnet works, what to do at customs, and what happens if your goods are lost, destroyed or stolen.
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
Apply for a Minister of Religion visa (T2) if you've been offered a job in a faith community - eligibility, extend or switch, knowledge of English, bring your family
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