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Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
VisitBritain (VB) is the national tourism agency, responsible for marketing Britain worldwide and developing Britain’s visitor economy. It works with UK Trade & Investment as well as airlines, travel operators, global brands and the official tourism bodies for London, England,...
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
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...
The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK government and for England and Wales. It is the guardian of some of our most iconic national documents, dating back over 1,000 years. The National Archives is a...
We pursue our national interests and those of British citizens. We safeguard the UK’s security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners. FCDO is a ministerial department, supported by 12 agencies and public bodies...
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
This guide gives advice about the death of a British person in the Dominican Republic, including information on burial, cremation and repatriation.
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
Guidance on how to prove someone’s identity or give them access to your service or organisation.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Find out about local procedures, burials and cremations, and returning the body to the UK.
A CV is a summary of your skills, achievements and experience that you use to apply for jobs. Check advice on what to include and how to make it stand out.
Use this form to transform your Madrid Protocol Designation to a UK Trade Mark application.
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
Find out how to complete and submit an Other Interest (OI) return using the HMRC spreadsheet or electronic flat text file.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
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