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Spreadsheets are a common way to share data. Use this information to help you avoid common errors, improve interoperability and create more accessible spreadsheets.
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Using metadata to make it easier to catalogue, validate, reuse and share your data.
This guidance is an introduction to the Open Document Format (ODF) standard and how you can select ODF-compliant solutions.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
Add metadata to data you are publishing so search engines can find the data you’ve published and display structured results for users.
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...
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
The civil procedure rules govern the way civil cases are managed, and set out the processes of the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the County Court.
This toolkit is for Innovation Passport holders following the Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP) and provides activities to support the design and development of medicines.
Find out how to link your temporary storage facility to Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) or the Customs Declaration Service using a Community Systems Provider.
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
Find out about the changes if you are exporting personal protective equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus pandemic.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK government and for England and Wales. It is the guardian of some of our most iconic national documents, dating back over 1,000 years. The National Archives is a...
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
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