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Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
Find out what you'll need to get a legally binding decision on the commodity code to use when importing or exporting your goods.
You can use a SIEL to make shipments of specified military or dual-use items to a named consignee and/or end user.
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
What private maritime security companies (PMSCs) need to provide to comply with licence conditions.
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.
Guide to licensing requirements and restrictions for trade control and the export of controlled military goods, software and technology.
Get help to classify drones and aircraft parts for import and export.
These temporary good manufacturing practice (GMP) flexibilities will be allowed to address the current exceptional circumstances
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Use a global project licence to simplify the export of military goods and technology classed as collaborative defence projects.
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
How to renew your patents, trade marks or registered designs: when to renew, how to renew online or renew and restore by post, how much it costs.
How to check that a laboratory is allowed to buy ozone-depleting substances (ODS).
How marketing authorisation holders should provide educational materials to MHRA for assessment and approval prior to launching their products on the UK market.
Examples of unacceptable trade marks around protected emblems, internet domain names and your company name.
Recognised bodies, listed bodies, recognised universities, accredited higher learning institutions, bogus degrees
Rules for shipping waste plastic.
What you need to know if you move or retire abroad - tax, pensions, voting and contacting your local council
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