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Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.
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You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
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
Information about the EU Regulations and their implementation in Northern Ireland
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Colombia.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a digital technology expert - fintech, gaming, cyber security, artificial intelligence
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Find out about the changes if you are exporting personal protective equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus pandemic.
Providing your biometric information and supporting documents for visa and immigration applications within the UK; UKVCAS service point locations; cost of appointments.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
What you need to do to work and operate in the aviation industry.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
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
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