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Information about the DCIA programme, with guidance on how to participate in the Pilot competition
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Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
Guidance on how to prove someone’s identity or give them access to your service or organisation.
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.
Information for prospective growers of low THC cannabis (industrial hemp), for the production of seed and fibre only.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
Guidance on patents hearings and how to appeal against an outcome.
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