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Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
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...
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
When tests to detect COVID-19 are commonly used (use cases) and what to consider when deciding which type of test to employ.
This guidance outlines the requirements for claiming preferential tariffs under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
Guidance for those producing, processing, consuming, importing or exporting chemicals covered by the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC)
Check what you need to do to employ teachers who are non-UK citizens.
Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
How a product complies with EU safety, health and environmental requirements, and how to place a CE marking on your product.
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
What you need to do to work and operate in the aviation industry.
Publish your code and use open source to improve transparency, flexibility and accountability.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Get help to classify pharmaceutical products used to treat or prevent diseases or ailments (in humans or animals), including comparators used in clinical trials and placebos.
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Examples of how and when to adjust the customs value for commercial level and quantity when using Methods 2 or 3 if you’re an importer or clearing agent.
You must register and declare ozone-depleting substances (ODS) for laboratory or analytical uses.
Get help to classify articles of leather and other items in chapter 42 of the tariff for import and export.
Countries have their own rules about what goods you can bring in using an ATA Carnet. Check with the issuer in the country you’re exporting to.
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