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This guidance explains who needs to enter the ballot before applying for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa and how the ballot system works.
If you can’t vote in person due to a disability, then you can apply to vote by proxy.
How to check that a laboratory is allowed to buy ozone-depleting substances (ODS).
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure.
You can no longer apply for a new electronic visa waiver (EVW). Find out what to do if you have an existing EVW
Request an uncertified electronic copy of a UK patent or patent application for personal reference or research
Information from the National Health Service on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
Be aware of misleading invoices offering services to help protect your IP rights in return for a fee.
Information about opinions requests we have received this year
Protected food name with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)
The British Library (BL) is the national library of the United Kingdom and one of the world’s largest libraries. Its collections include more than 150 million items, in over 400 languages including books, magazines, manuscripts, maps, music scores, newspapers, patents,...
The Government Digital Service (GDS) user research lab is currently closed until further notice.
Use this form to request to be informed of future events relating to a patent application or patent.
Guidance on the use of the sensitive words accreditation, accredit, accredited and accrediting, in a company, Limited Liability Partnership or business name.
Apply to pay less to register a lasting or enduring power of attorney.
A collection of University case studies with an intellectual property focus.
UK Visas and Immigration entry clearance guidance for how it handles visa applications for exemption made outside the UK.
The following assistance is available to education institutions that hold a Student or Child Student route licence.
Information for HM Passport Office staff about countries and territories beginning with the letters A to B.
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