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Apply for protection against infringements of intellectual property rights on imports into and exports out of the UK.
How the protected online filing (PROOF) scheme can help you prevent fraudulent changes to your company.
Using deposit protection schemes - the official schemes, information you must give tenants, what happens if you do not protect a deposit, disputes and advice
How to apply for a statutory will, codicil (change to a will), gift, or other settlement of property in relation to a person protected by the Court of Protection.
Find out how to protect wildlife and habitats and apply for wildlife licences so you can legally operate in woodlands and forests.
How to prepare a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
Apply for a licence to carry out work that may affect species protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, find out if you need to pay and how to report your actions.
How to assess a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
Rules you must follow to use a food or drink name registered and protected by a UK geographical indication (GI) scheme, and penalties if you do not comply.
Apply for a licence to kill, take, disturb or possess wildlife for survey, research or conservation work, or to prevent stoats from damaging livestock.
Use this form for a protected person to apply to vary or revoke a restraining order.
Nationality instructions about how UK Visas and Immigration decides applications from protectorates and protected states.
Tells HM Passport Office staff how to deal with passport applications for customers who hold British protected persons status.
Tenant's guide to deposit protection schemes - your deposit, information landlords must provide, disputes and advice.
How fishing is assessed and managed in marine protected areas (MPA)
Apply to the Court of Protection for a one-off decision if you're concerned about someone's personal welfare, property or financial affairs.
This guide is to help you and your business understand how to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse on your platform.
How to solve a pest problem with foxes, moles and mink using traps, snares and other methods.
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