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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
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
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...
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...
Renew, replace or apply for an adult or child British passport if you’re living abroad or working overseas - forms, prices, how long it takes
Reclaim VAT you've paid on goods and services bought in the UK to use in your business if you’re registered as a business outside the UK.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Guidance on how to prove someone’s identity or give them access to your service or organisation.
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
How to use A/B testing to evaluate your digital health product.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office .
The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
Find out how to complete and submit an Other Interest (OI) return using the HMRC spreadsheet or electronic flat text file.
What private maritime security companies (PMSCs) need to provide to comply with licence conditions.
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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