Government power to order corporate name changes where names or trademarks closely resemble others, even post incorporation. Central Government may compel a company to change its name where the chosen name too nearly resembles an existing company name or a registered trademark; this power applies even after incorporation and may be exercised when the resemblance comes to the Government's notice directly or by application.
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Government power to order corporate name changes where names or trademarks closely resemble others, even post incorporation.
Central Government may compel a company to change its name where the chosen name too nearly resembles an existing company name or a registered trademark; this power applies even after incorporation and may be exercised when the resemblance comes to the Government's notice directly or by application.
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