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Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
How the UK's strategic export controls apply to academics, university researchers and their institutions, and when an export licence is needed.
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
Information on using the app to apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to come to the UK.
Find out about tax charges on scholarships.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA).
Apply for a promising innovative medicine (PIM) designation or scientific opinion for your medicine from MHRA.
Guidance on the decentralised and mutual recognition reliance procedure (MRDCRP) for marketing authorisation applications including information on how to apply.
How to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, what's involved in the application process and how long it takes.
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
These temporary good manufacturing practice (GMP) flexibilities will be allowed to address the current exceptional circumstances
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure.
How to package medicines for sale and what information you must provide to consumers and healthcare professionals.
Use this form to apply to extend your stop on a probate application (known as a caveat).
Information on COVID-19, including guidance on the assessment and management of suspected UK cases.
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