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List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
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.
Guidance on how to license electronic cigarettes and other inhaled nicotine-containing products (NCPs) as medicines in the UK.
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
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...
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Information about the EU Regulations and their implementation in Northern Ireland
Guidance for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Colombia.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
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