A certification mark is a type of trade mark used to indicate that goods or services meet defined standards, for example of quality, origin, materials, method of manufacture or performance, rather than to identify commercial origin from a single trader. It is typically owned by a certifying body, not by those who use it, and is applied under licence by businesses that comply with the scheme’s rules.In the UK, certification marks are specifically provided for in the Trade Marks Act 1994 and are registered at the UK Intellectual Property Office. Applicants must submit detailed regulations governing use, including eligibility criteria, testing or verification processes and monitoring or enforcement mechanisms. Similar protection exists at EU level and under Irish trade mark law, with broadly aligned concepts and practice.Certification marks are commonly used in sectors such as food and drink (e.g. geographical indications), environmental standards and professional services. They can be valuable in demonstrating compliance, supporting consumer trust and differentiating products in regulated or quality‑sensitive markets. Legal advisers commonly address issues of registrability, drafting and amending regulations, licensing, competition law compliance and infringement or misuse.

Immigration analysis: Kitty Falls, solicitor at Kitty Falls Immigration Law, examines the increase in the number of claims certified as ‘clearly unfounded’ and explores the implications of these claims.

An internationally recognised qualification in accounting for Islamic financial institutions, catering to all banking, investments, and takaful segments. One of the two flagship qualifications offered by AAOIFI.

An internationally recognised qualification in Shari’ah advisory and auditing for Islamic financial institutions, catering to all banking, investments, and takaful segments. One of the two flagship qualifications offered by AAOIFI.

A contract that meets the 'certification requirements' in the Local Government (Contracts) Act 1997, s 3 and therefore (subject to judicial and audit review) has effect as if the local authority had power to enter into the contract and had exercised that power properly in entering into it.

A certified copy is a reproduction of a document that a recognised professional or issuing body has signed and dated to confirm it is a true copy of the original seen. The term is descriptive and used across practice; in specific contexts legislation, court rules or registry guidance prescribe who may certify and the evidential effect.Key features: the certifier adds wording such as ‘I certify this is a true copy of the original’, with name, signature, professional capacity, contact details and date. For photo ID, additional wording (‘true likeness of [name]’) is often required. A certified copy does not itself prove the authenticity of the original, save where an official sealed or office copy is issued by the authority.Typical uses include KYC/AML due diligence, conveyancing and Land Registry applications, Companies House filings and court bundles.Who can certify includes: in England and Wales and Northern Ireland, a solicitor, notary public or commissioner for oaths; in Scotland, a solicitor or notary public; in Ireland, a solicitor, notary public, commissioner for oaths or, where accepted, a peace commissioner. Recipient requirements vary and may demand a notarial copy or apostille; check the wording.

Company number: [insert number] [insert company name] [Limited OR PLC] (the Company) At a meeting of the board of directors of the Company held on [insert date], the following resolution was passed: That [[insert name of single corporate representative]

Company number: [insert number] [insert company name] [Limited OR PLC] (the Company) At a meeting of the board of directors of the Company held on [insert date], the following resolution was passed: That [[insert name of single corporate representative]

[insert company name] [LIMITED OR PLC] (the Company) At a meeting of the board of directors of the Company held on [insert date], the following resolution was passed: That [[insert name of single corporate representative] OR the following persons] be appointed as corporate

[insert company name] [LIMITED OR PLC] (the Company) At a meeting of the board of directors of the Company held on [insert date], the following resolution was passed: That [[insert name of single corporate representative] OR the following persons] be appointed as corporate

This Practice Note examines what a certified copy is, when a certified copy is required, who can certify a document, what format the certification should take, use of certified copies internationally, and use of certified copies in evidence in the context of a commercial transaction. What is a certified copy? A certified copy is an accurate, complete and current copy (usually a photocopy) of an original document and, as such, is a form of secondary evidence, where it is not practical or possible to produce an original document. The certified copy will include a statement that it is a true copy of the original as at the date certified. It does not certify that the original document is genuine, only that it is a true copy of the original. When is a certified copy required? There are numerous personal and business reasons for requiring a certified copy of a document in the context of a commercial transaction. For example, when applying for a loan the lender may require certified copies of photographic ID (passport

In the context of the financial promotion regime, a person who meets the requirements set out in article 48 of the Financial Promotion Order that is, an individual who has signed, within the period of 12 months ending with the day on which the communication of an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity is made, a statement confirming that they have an annual income of over £100,000 or net assets of over £250,000 (excluding a primary residence) throughout the previous year and giving up the complaint and compensation rights they have under the financial promotion rules. There is an exemption from the financial promotion rules for certain financial promotions made to certified high net worth individuals.