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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
We pursue our national interests and those of British citizens. We safeguard the UK’s security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners. FCDO is a ministerial department, supported by 12 agencies and public bodies...
Be aware of misleading invoices offering services to help protect your IP rights in return for a fee.
The civil procedure rules govern the way civil cases are managed, and set out the processes of the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the County Court.
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...
Check the regulations on aircraft parts imported with a certificate of airworthiness.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Get a breed code to register a cattle, bison or buffalo birth.
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
When and how to identify your kids and goats with tags.
Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
A CV is a summary of your skills, achievements and experience that you use to apply for jobs. Check advice on what to include and how to make it stand out.
Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
Information and guidance on a range of medical devices for users and patients.
Guidance on how to prove someone’s identity or give them access to your service or organisation.
Goods that are controlled and how to get licences for them, the UK Strategic Export Control Lists, dealing with the Export Control Organisation (ECO).
Border Force is a law enforcement command within the Home Office. We secure the UK border by carrying out immigration and customs controls for people and goods entering the UK. Border Force is part of the Home Office .
Information about the DCIA programme, with guidance on how to participate in the Pilot competition
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