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The UK is a world leader and innovator in cultural heritage protection and has taken concrete steps to safeguard some of humanity’s most valued cultural heritage.
To protect your design outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
Changes for businesses and holders of international EU protected designs.
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.
Guidance for businesses holding registered Community designs and international trade marks and designs.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA).
Protecting your trade marks, patents, designs and copyright abroad.
International trade mark registrations protected in the EU under the Madrid Protocol will no longer enjoy protection in the UK after 1 January 2021.
Twelve exceptional UK-based SMEs have been named today as winners of the Department for Business and Trade’s 2025 Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards.
Guidance for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects.
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