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Get help to classify drones and aircraft parts for import and export.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Get endorsement and approval to apply for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a leader in arts and culture - architecture, fashion, film, television.
Calculate value build-up costs for use with the Single Administrative Document (SAD) using form C89.
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure.
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,...
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
How to tax a beneficial loan arrangement for a director or employee.
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
Application form to order a birth certificate for a birth that was registered overseas.
Nominate someone for an honour or bravery award (called a gallantry award), read the New Year honours list - BEMs, MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods, outstanding achievements and contributions to public life.
Forms for court-appointed deputies to report actions taken on behalf of their clients in the past year.
Use this online service to complete a form or send additional documents for a UK patent you've already applied for (a patent pending)
Register as a manufacturer, importer or distributor of active substances.
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.
Request an uncertified electronic copy of a UK patent or patent application for personal reference or research
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