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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...
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
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...
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
Apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the arts, sciences or digital technology once you have been endorsed as a leader or potential leader.
Guidance for organisations involved in any aspect of the pharmaceutical lifecycle or GLP studies regulated by MHRA, covering the approval of paper documents when working from home
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
Find out about Import VAT and Customs Duty when you send gifts into the UK.
Check the tariff classification for a bottle made of mechanically produced glass, in the shape of a skull.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Check the tariff classification for the unassembled parts to be implanted into the human body for different spinal treatments.
Check the tariff classification for lace-up low shoes.
Find out what you need to do when importing commercial goods into Great Britain in your accompanied baggage or small vehicle.
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.
Check the tariff classification for flavour pods.
Argentina is subject to transit control for military goods and restrictions for controlled goods and technology.
Use this form to transform your Madrid Protocol Designation to a UK Trade Mark application.
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