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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.
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
The civil procedure rules govern the way civil cases are managed, and set out the processes of the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the County Court.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
The Company Names Tribunal practice direction provides the framework for the management of proceedings brought before the Tribunal.
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
How someone in Denmark can get a certified copy of a British passport, obtain documents for marriage purposes and view informative notes.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
How someone in Switzerland can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath, make an affirmation or affidavit and obtain informative notes.
Find out information on the UK's tax treaties, related taxation documents and multilateral agreements.
Guidance for organisations involved in any aspect of the pharmaceutical lifecycle or GLP studies regulated by MHRA, covering the approval of paper documents when working from home
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for working Deck and Engineering Officers working on board merchant vessels and yachts.
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
Find out about local procedures, burials and cremations, and returning the body to the UK.
Official information for UK nationals living in or moving to Belarus, including guidance on residency, passports and healthcare.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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