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We deal with complaints about cases where a company name is registered for the primary purpose of preventing someone else with legitimate interest from registering it, or demanding payment from them to release it. Company Names Tribunal works with the...
The Company Names Tribunal practice direction provides the framework for the management of proceedings brought before the Tribunal.
Information and guidance for variations in names.
Choose a unique name that people will remember when they want to make a donation or to volunteer.
Watch our caseworkers' top tips to make sure your applications are complete and correct. Avoid more than 20 common requisition points.
Applications, changes and cancellations for consideration under the UK geographical indications (GI) schemes, how to object and appeal against decisions.
See the list of applications to protect the geographical name of wine and aromatised wine in the UK.
See the list of applications to protect the geographical name of a food, drink or agricultural product in Great Britain.
Tells HM Passport Office staff about names that cannot be used in passports.
The Permanent Committee on Geographical Names guidance for the proper writing of geographical names.
How to apply to protect a food, drink or agricultural product name under the UK GI schemes.
Application form PN1 for a search of the Index of Proprietors' Names.
The Insolvency and Companies List was formerly known as the Companies Court. We handle cases relating to the insolvency of companies, including: petitions to wind up a company applications to unfreeze bank accounts or challenge a winding up petition applications...
A complete list of 5G projects involved in the 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme
Tells HM Passport Office staff how to show uncommon names in passports.
How to object to an application to register for UK geographical indication (GI) protection, change or cancel a product specification and how to appeal against a decision.
List of applications to protect the geographical name of a spirit drink in Great Britain.
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