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Forms to object to a request to add or change a geographical food, wine, spirit drink or agricultural product name protected under the UK GI scheme.
See the list of applications to protect the geographical name of wine and aromatised wine in the UK.
Form to apply for traditional speciality guaranteed (TSG) protection of a food, drink or agricultural product name under the UK GI scheme.
How to cancel the registration of a UK GI scheme food or drink name and how to appeal a cancellation.
Find out how to submit brand details to HMRC for Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey, Irish Cream, Irish Poteen, Somerset Cider Brandy and Single Malt Welsh Whisky if you're a verified bottler.
Freya Guinness is Director General for Corporate Services and Chief Operating Officer at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology ( DSIT ). Freya was Director General for Corporate Services at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (...
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
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 Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well The Guinness Partnership Limited is meeting regulatory standards.
Choose a unique name that people will remember when they want to make a donation or to volunteer.
Check if your organisation is eligible for a non-government domain name and how to get one.
Set up and run a business partnership - naming a partnership, registering with HMRC, partnership tax returns and legal responsibilities
Find out if your organisation is eligible for a .gov.uk domain name and what to do if it’s not.
Apply for protected designation of origin (PDO) or protected geographical indication (PGI) of a food, drink or agricultural product name under the UK GI scheme.
How to change the specification of a product name registered under the UK GI schemes, and object to a substantial change.
Make sure keeper details provided at registration are genuine.
Incorporate a private limited company - register it with Companies House and rules on directors, shares, articles of association and telling HMRC about the company
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