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Protect your brand by registering it as a trade mark - how to apply, fees, responding to objections to your trade mark, using the ® symbol
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.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Bulgaria, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Information for British nationals who have been affected by rape or sexual assault abroad, including how to contact the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and how to access medical attention and legal advice when returning to the UK.
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Information for companies on the import and export of controlled drugs to and from the UK.
How to apply for orders to set up a private shellfishery or manage a natural shellfishery: powers to restrict fishing rights and issue licences.
Information on professional development for school teachers, leaders, staff and governors.
The British Hallmarking Council's HALO award 2023 is open for submissions.
Examples of how and when to adjust the customs value for commercial level and quantity when using Methods 2 or 3 if you’re an importer or clearing agent.
The shape and the configuration of objects are automatically protected by design right in the UK and Europe.
How to renew your patents, trade marks or registered designs: when to renew, how to renew online or renew and restore by post, how much it costs.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in the Philippines, including guidance on residency, healthcare, civil registration and more.
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
How to comply with hallmarking law if your business supplies items described as precious metal (gold, silver, platinum or palladium).
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Register your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register. This will give your loved ones the certainty they need to support your choice.
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