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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...
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This page provides information about some of the actions you may need to take if you are a UK national living abroad and you are returning to the UK permanently.
How to make sure that your products are properly checked for conformity and your technical documents are managed correctly.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
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Use a global project licence to simplify the export of military goods and technology classed as collaborative defence projects.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is responsible for the regulation of aviation safety in the UK, determining policy for the use of airspace, the economic regulation of Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports, the licensing and financial fitness of airlines and...
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Protocols and procedures for testing the distinctiveness, uniformity and stability (DUS) of certain agricultural and vegetable plants.
Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
How a product complies with EU safety, health and environmental requirements, and how to place a CE marking on your product.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
What you need to do to work and operate in the aviation industry.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
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