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Mali is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
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Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
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Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Liberia is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Goods that are controlled and how to get licences for them, the UK Strategic Export Control Lists, dealing with the Export Control Organisation (ECO).
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Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
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