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Intellectual property can be bought, sold or licensed.
Guidance for copyright owners on how to grant a licence for, sell or market their work.
Public health teams make sure that licensing policy and applications consider the health and wellbeing of local communities.
Overview of the public service vehicle operator licensing system.
Benefit from your design by licensing, mortgaging, selling, changing ownership and exploit by marketing.
FCDO travel advice for Armenia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Overview of the vehicle operator licensing system.
Licence and registration application information for companies that deal in precursor chemicals.
Licensing bodies and collective management organisations can agree licences with users on behalf of owners and collect any royalties the owners are owed.
How to get scientific advice about your licence application from MHRA, including: submitting a request, your meeting with MHRA, fees.
A new pathway supporting innovative approaches to the safe, timely and efficient development of medicines to improve patient access.
Buy or get someone's permission to use a patent, trade mark, design or work under copyright
Guide to licensing procedure and other restrictions for export of controlled dual-use items, software and technology, goods for torture and radioactive sources.
Watch our caseworkers' top tips to make sure your applications are complete and correct. Avoid more than 20 common requisition points.
Guidance and regulatory advice on how to apply for licences issued under ASPA and how your compliance with ASPA and your licence conditions will be assessed.
FCDO travel advice for St Maarten. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Any person or organisation involved in a transaction with those subject to financial sanctions will first need a licence from OFSI.
Finding the right advice and advisor is the first step in making the best decisions for your invention or business.
FCDO travel advice for Ecuador. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Information for companies on the import and export of controlled drugs to and from the UK.
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