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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...
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
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...
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Reclaim VAT you've paid on goods and services bought in the UK to use in your business if you’re registered as a business outside the UK.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
Get help to classify drones and aircraft parts for import and export.
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.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Examples of unacceptable trade marks around protected emblems, internet domain names and your company name.
You can use a SIEL to make shipments of specified military or dual-use items to a named consignee and/or end user.
Calculate value build-up costs for use with the Single Administrative Document (SAD) using form C89.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
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