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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Applications, changes and cancellations for consideration under the UK geographical indications (GI) schemes, how to object and appeal against decisions.
Explanation of change of name in the United Kingdom.
This guidance explains how to fix an inconsistency relating to your name, as a UK national in Italy, so you can prove your identity to access local services.
Rules on using a geographical indication (GI) scheme logo to mark a registered protected food or drink name.
Explains your responsibilities, including choosing a name, having a registered address, appointing designated members and registering with Companies House.
If you're 18 or over, use these forms to put your new name on public record by ‘enrolling’ your deed poll at the Royal Courts of Justice. Includes guidance.
Notify Companies House of a change of name upon restoration, or a direction by the Secretary of State to reinstate 'limited' or 'cyfyngedig' to the name.
We are a specialist list set up to deal with: claims and appeals concerning patents (including supplementary protection certificates), registered designs, copyright issues, trade marks, semiconductor topography rights and plant varieties; claims and appeals concerning the and other intellectual property...
Information note on naming discrepancies on British documents
Application form PN1 for a search of the Index of Proprietors' Names.
Use this form to request a correction or change to a name or address for a patent at the Intellectual Property Office.
How to apply to protect a wine name or aromatised wine name under the UK GI schemes and how to use a traditional term to describe a wine product.
The Permanent Committee on Geographical Names guidance for the proper writing of geographical names.
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.
Sets out the main requirements for incorporating a company in the UK.
How to get plant breeders' rights and what protection it gives your plant varieties.
PCGN guidance on the role of the United Nations in promoting the standardisation and accurate spellings of geographical names worldwide.
Watch our caseworkers' top tips to make sure your applications are complete and correct. Avoid more than 20 common requisition points.
Use this form to give notice of a name (or new name) or other designation of class of members for a company without share capital.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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