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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 the tariff classification for dried buffalo ears and dried beef meat scraped off from the throat, for use as animal feed.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
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 flavour pods.
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.
Find data and analysis from Census 2021 and earlier censuses.
Get help to classify drones and aircraft parts for import and export.
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Recognised bodies, listed bodies, recognised universities, accredited higher learning institutions, bogus degrees
Examples of unacceptable trade marks around protected emblems, internet domain names and your company name.
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
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