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To protect your patent outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
To help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Laos.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
The Ukraine Family Scheme closed at 3pm on 19 February 2024. You can no longer apply under this scheme.
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Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
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Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
How to access the essential information you need when living in Taiwan as a British national.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're a British overseas citizen, protected person, subject, national or overseas territories citizen - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.
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The Royal Mint (RM) is the world’s leading export mint, making coins and medals for an average of 60 countries every year. However, its first responsibility is to make and distribute United Kingdom coins as well as to supply blanks...
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
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