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A deed poll recognises a change of name of an adult or child - make your own, use official forms, or get one through a specialist agency or solicitor
Apply for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa if you've been awarded a qualification by an eligible university in the last 5 years - eligibility, fees, documents, switch, bring your partner and children
See the list of applications to protect the geographical name of a food, drink or agricultural product in Great Britain.
Use a separate statement of objection form for each Japanese GI product name you object to.
The Company Names Tribunal practice direction provides the framework for the management of proceedings brought before the Tribunal.
Incorporate a private limited company - register it with Companies House and rules on directors, shares, articles of association and telling HMRC about the company
Rules on using a geographical indication (GI) scheme logo to mark a registered protected food or drink name.
Decision for applicant Google LLC against registration number 14878455, applicant successful.
If you're the parent or guardian of a child aged 18 and under, use these forms to put their new name on public record by 'enrolling' it at the Royal Courts of Justice. Includes guidance note (for minors).
List of applications to protect the geographical name of a spirit drink in Great Britain.
Tell Companies House about the appointment of a replacement administrator, or an additional administrator, for a company registered in Scotland.
Guidance on the use of the sensitive words accreditation, accredit, accredited and accrediting, in a company, Limited Liability Partnership or business name.
What to do if you are planning to adopt a child in the Philippines.
Decision for applicant Formula One Management Limited against registration number 06738324, applicant successful.
Find out who can search against the name of an owner of land or registered mortgages and how to do it (practice guide 74).
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from the Philippines for healthcare practitioners.
Spellings of country names as recommended by the Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (PCGN).
Rules you must follow to use a food or drink name registered and protected by a UK geographical indication (GI) scheme, and penalties if you do not comply.
Choose a unique name that people will remember when they want to make a donation or to volunteer.
Decision for applicant Lego Juris A/S and Lego Company Limited against registration number 15199811, applicant successful.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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