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Apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the arts, sciences or digital technology once you have been endorsed as a leader or potential leader.
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
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Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
Find out how to complete and submit an Other Interest (OI) return using the HMRC spreadsheet or electronic flat text file.
Check the tariff classification for lace-up low shoes.
Use this form to transform your Madrid Protocol Designation to a UK Trade Mark application.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Get help to classify drones and aircraft parts for import and export.
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
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