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Applications, changes and cancellations for consideration under the UK geographical indications (GI) schemes, how to object and appeal against decisions.
The Permanent Committee on Geographical Names guidance for the proper writing of geographical names.
Information and guidance for variations in names.
See the list of applications to protect the geographical name of wine and aromatised wine in the UK.
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. The Company Names Tribunal works with...
Application form PN1 for a search of the Index of Proprietors' Names.
Tells HM Passport Office staff how to show uncommon names in passports.
Use a separate statement of objection form for each Japanese GI product name you object to.
If your company isn’t a charity you need Charity Commission permission to use the words ‘charity’, ‘charity’s’, ‘charities’ or ‘charitable’ (known as sensitive words) in its name.
Downloadable letters explaining UK laws and conventions on people's names and name changing.
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