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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...
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
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...
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.
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.
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
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.
Apply for a Minister of Religion visa (T2) if you've been offered a job in a faith community - eligibility, extend or switch, knowledge of English, bring your family
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
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)
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 about local procedures, burials and cremations, and returning the body to the UK.
Find out how to complete and submit an Other Interest (OI) return using the HMRC spreadsheet or electronic flat text file.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
QCA was responsible for maintaining and developing the national curriculum and associated assessments, tests and examinations; and accredited and monitored qualifications in colleges and at work.
Find registered designs in the UK
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