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Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
To protect your patent outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
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Check if you need a visa or permit to work in Greece and how to get one if you do.
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...
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
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
Providing your biometric information and supporting documents for visa and immigration applications within the UK; UKVCAS service point locations; cost of appointments.
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from Argentina for healthcare practitioners.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
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.
You can get an exempt vignette if you do not normally need a visa - state visits, diplomats, consulate workers.
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
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