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Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
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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Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Protocols and procedures for testing the distinctiveness, uniformity and stability (DUS) of certain agricultural and vegetable plants.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
The Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) is a US Department of Defense (DoD) programme.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with neurological disorders.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
You can make observations on the patentability of a published patent application.
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
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