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How to contact MHRA for specific services or enquiries.
To help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Laos.
How investigators and sponsors should manage clinical trials during COVID-19
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The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
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Providing your biometric information and supporting documents for visa and immigration applications within the UK; UKVCAS service point locations; cost of appointments.
Protocols and procedures for testing the distinctiveness, uniformity and stability (DUS) of certain agricultural and vegetable plants.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA).
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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Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Explainer for the pharmaceutical industry on the implementation of the Veterinary Medicines Regulation relating to Pharmacovigilance.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for customers visiting HM Passport Office.
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