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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...
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This guidance outlines the requirements for claiming preferential tariffs under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
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Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Colombia.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Find out about the changes if you are exporting personal protective equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
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...
Export controls applying to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) related activities - transfer of technology and provision of technical support
Find out about Import VAT and Customs Duty when you send gifts into the UK.
Short-term study visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
The requirements for packaging DNLEU
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Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
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