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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...
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Information about the EU Regulations and their implementation in Northern Ireland
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
Export controls applying to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) related activities - transfer of technology and provision of technical support
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
How to use A/B testing to evaluate your digital health product.
Official information for UK nationals living in or moving to Belarus, including guidance on residency, passports and healthcare.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with neurological disorders.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
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.
We help people, businesses and the UK economy by promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour. CMA is a non-ministerial department.
Find out how the ATA Carnet works, what to do at customs, and what happens if your goods are lost, destroyed or stolen.
Guide to licensing requirements and restrictions for trade control and the export of controlled military goods, software and technology.
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.
Get help to classify drones and aircraft parts for import and export.
Examples of unacceptable trade marks around protected emblems, internet domain names and your company name.
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