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The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
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...
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
Use a global project licence to simplify the export of military goods and technology classed as collaborative defence projects.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
This toolkit is for Innovation Passport holders following the Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP) and provides activities to support the design and development of medicines.
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.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
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.
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
We help people, businesses and the UK economy by promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour. CMA is a non-ministerial department.
The Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) is a US Department of Defense (DoD) programme.
Use this form to transform your Madrid Protocol Designation to a UK Trade Mark application.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
You can use a SIEL to make shipments of specified military or dual-use items to a named consignee and/or end user.
Benin is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
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