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Decisions, documents and meeting minutes from the UK-Vietnam committees.
Foreign travel advice Uzbekistan
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of Uzbekistan. Warnings and insurance Still current at: 7 May 2024 Updated: 3 May 2024 Latest update: Updated information on drones, road travel and regional risks ('Safety and security' and 'Regional risks' pages).
Foreign travel advice Trinidad and Tobago
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 7 May 2024 Updated: 5 May 2024 Latest update: Removal of information about temporary closure of Buccoo Reef Marine Park (Warnings and insurance). The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions.
Foreign travel advice Brazil
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of Brazil. Warnings and insurance Still current at: 7 May 2024 Updated: 5 May 2024 Latest update: Updated information on rainfall and flooding (Safety and security, Regional risks)
Guidance UK-China Intellectual Property Newsletter
At the end of every month we publish a newsletter covering recent intellectual property (IP) developments in China.
UK overseas intellectual property attaché network
Thinking of doing business in Southeast Asia, China, Latin America, North America, Gulf States and India? Help and advice is available through our IP liaison officers (attachés).
Details
Also referred to as Intellectual Property (IP) attachés, the IP liaison officers work with local UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT). and Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) leads to provide support for UK businesses seeking advice on local IP matters.
They also:
raise awareness of IP through business outreach. This includes briefing business delegations, joint webinars with DBT and local trade associations
liaise with host governments and stakeholders about local and international IP frameworks / environment.