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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...
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
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.
Find out about the changes if you are exporting personal protective equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus pandemic.
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Guidance for organisations involved in any aspect of the pharmaceutical lifecycle or GLP studies regulated by MHRA, covering the approval of paper documents when working from home
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
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.
Find out about tax charges on scholarships.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
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