Could a choice of name be affected by the trade marks index?
The Registrar does not consult the Trade Marks Register when considering an application for a company name. Therefore, the registration of a name does not mean that trade mark rights do not exist.
It is advisable to consult a solicitor before using a name. You should also check local phone books and any relevant trade journals or magazines, to see if any other business is already using the name. If it is, you could face legal difficulties.
If you have any intention to trade goods or services, you would be well advised to ensure your company name does not conflict with a registered trademark. It does not have to be identical with a trade mark to cause possible conflict. Problems can arise if a name is judged to be confusingly similar. For further advice, including how to search the Trade Marks Register, contact the Trade Marks Registry of the Patent Office on:
E-mail: enquiries@patent.gov.uk
Website: www.patent.gov.uk
... or by the Consumer Credit Act?
Registration of your company name does not imply any acceptance of the same name for the purpose of the Consumer Credit Act 1974. If you need a licence under that Act in order to carry on business, then you should consult the licensing branch of:
Office of Fair Trading
3rd Floor
Craven House
40 Uxbridge Road
Ealing
London W5 2BS
Tel: 020 7211 8000
BACK TO COMPANY REGISTRATION GUIDANCE
Source:
http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/about/gbhtml/gbf2.shtml#one
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