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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...
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK government and for England and Wales. It is the guardian of some of our most iconic national documents, dating back over 1,000 years. The National Archives is a...
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Export controls applying to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) related activities - transfer of technology and provision of technical support
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
The requirements for packaging DNLEU
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
Check the tariff classification for lace-up low shoes.
Check the tariff classification for the unassembled parts to be implanted into the human body for different spinal treatments.
Goods that are controlled and how to get licences for them, the UK Strategic Export Control Lists, dealing with the Export Control Organisation (ECO).
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.
Find out how to complete and submit an Other Interest (OI) return using the HMRC spreadsheet or electronic flat text file.
The Committee on Mutagenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COM) assesses and advises on mutagenic risks to humans. COM is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care and the...
Find data and analysis from Census 2021 and earlier censuses.
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
Get help to classify drones and aircraft parts for import and export.
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