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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...
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Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
Guidance for those producing, processing, consuming, importing or exporting chemicals covered by the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC)
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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 these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Colombia, including guidance on residency, passports, healthcare and emergencies.
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.
Check the tariff classification for articles made of cermet.
The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office .
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
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