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Apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you're a Commonwealth citizen and can prove that one of your grandparents was born in the UK - eligibility, fees, documents, how to apply, how long it takes and how to settle
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
This playbook explains how we use social media at GDS. In it, we share our best practice, what we've learned and what we're planning to do.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
Guide to licensing procedure and other restrictions for export of controlled dual-use items, software and technology, goods for torture and radioactive sources.
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The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
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How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
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Guidance for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
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