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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...
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
Export controls applying to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) related activities - transfer of technology and provision of technical support
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
You must include the appropriate legal basis for your application when you apply to MHRA for a marketing authorisation.
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.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Find data and analysis from Census 2021 and earlier censuses.
Recognised bodies, listed bodies, recognised universities, accredited higher learning institutions, bogus degrees
Use supplementary pages SA106 to record foreign income and gains on your SA100 Tax Return.
Information on COVID-19, including guidance on the assessment and management of suspected UK cases.
UK Visas and Immigration now manages applications for people who want to visit, work, study or settle in the UK. Previously, this was part of UKBA (UK Border Agency) which closed in 2013.
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
Find out about tax charges on scholarships.
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
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