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What intellectual property is, how you can protect it, and which of copyright, patents, design right and trade marks applies to your work
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
Check a list of software developers who can provide Customs Declaration Service and Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) software.
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
Guidance and forms about importing and exporting goods, customs declarations, duties and tariffs. Including carriers and freight forwarders, storing goods, Freeports and commodity codes.
Request an uncertified electronic copy of a UK patent or patent application for personal reference or research
Check the tariff classification for double end studs with or without heads.
A patent registers your invention and lets you take legal action against anyone who makes, uses, sells or imports your invention without your permission.
If you're advertising or marketing, including direct marketing, you must be accurate and honest and follow the advertising codes of practice
You can claim relief on Customs Duty and VAT if you're importing scientific materials and apparatus for education or research to the UK.
You can report serious concerns about your employer to us, if you suspect wrongdoing in an area we regulate.
Ask HMRC to confirm that you, or if you’re an employer, your employee pays only UK National Insurance contributions whilst working temporarily in an EU country, Gibraltar, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.
Claim relief on import duty and VAT when importing miscellaneous documents and related articles into the UK.
Get help to classify drones and aircraft parts for import and export.
Instructions on applying for STCW watch ratings, yacht ratings, or able seafarer certificates and information on gaining an efficient deck hand certificate
Use this form to request a certificate of the Comptroller or a certified or uncertified copy from a file or the register.
A collection of guidance explaining different types of intellectual property. Including tools and case studies about protecting IP in your business.
Certification Officer (CO) guidance on eligibility, the application process and application form CO1.
How to remove an overseas entity's registration from the Register of Overseas Entities.
The Certification Officer (CO) and her team ensure that trade unions and employers’ associations carry out their statutory duties. Certification Officer works with the Department for Business and Trade .
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