Company Names Tribunal: Protect Your Brand From Missuse
Prevent opportunistic company name registrations that exploit or dilute your brand identity. Abion guides you through Company Names Tribunal proceedings for fast, cost-effective resolutions.
Prevent Misuse
Stop bad-faith registrations before they damage your reputation.
Protect Your Identity
Ensure your brand name remains under your control, not in the hands of bad actors.
Ensure Market Clarity
Eliminate confusingly similar company names that mislead customers or partners.
What Is the Company Names Tribunal?
The Company Names Tribunal (CNT) is a UK authority that resolves disputes where a company name is registered to exploit or interfere with an existing brand. It allows businesses to challenge names that are identical or confusingly similar to their own.
The CNT is important because it helps businesses:
- Protect brand integrity against misuse.
- Prevent unfair competition and opportunistic practices.
- Act quickly through an administrative process instead of costly litigation.
Recent Legal Changes
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, effective from 4 March 2024, introduced significant reforms to company name disputes:
The Process
Our legal team guides you through every stage
Why Choose Abion for CNT Support
We combine technical and legal expertise to help you protect your IP and leverage it commercially.
- Expertise: In-depth knowledge of the latest reforms under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
- End-to-End Support: From initial strategy to dispute resolution.
- Global Insight: Guidance for businesses operating internationally.
- Integrated Tools: Manage disputes, deadlines, and brand assets centrally with Abion Core.
Get Expert Help with Company Name Disputes
Protect your brand identity and resolve conflicts with confidence under the strengthened CNT framework.
FAQ about Company Name Tribunal
Yes. While the CNT is UK-specific, we manage similar proceedings and brand enforcement actions worldwide.
Typically a few months, depending on the complexity and whether the other party contests the complaint.
It provides a faster, more affordable route than court proceedings to resolve company name conflicts.
The CNT can order the company to change its name and enforce compliance through Companies House.
No, but having a trademark or strong unregistered rights strengthens your case.
The CNT is a UK tribunal that decides disputes where a company name is registered to take unfair advantage of another business’s goodwill.
Connected Services
When disputes escalate, Abion combines legal expertise with alternative dispute resolution to secure the best outcome for your brand.
Remove bad-faith or unused trade marks that block your growth. Clear the register so your rights are fully protected.
Stay ahead of threats by tracking new trade mark and company name filings. Detect risks early and act before they escalate.
Block conflicting trade mark applications before they register. Abion builds strong cases to defend your rights at the earliest stage.
