# Reservation and Change of Name of LLP [Sections 15 to 17]
## Reservation of Name
- Application is made to ROC in e-Form RUN-LLP for reservation of name of:
- A proposed LLP, OR
- A name to which an existing LLP proposes to change its name.
- LLP name must have the words "Limited Liability Partnership" or "LLP" as the last words.
- Upon receipt of application, ROC may reserve the name for 3 months from intimation by ROC.
## Names that Cannot be Registered
LLP shall NOT be registered with a name which, in the opinion of CG, is:
- Undesirable, OR
- Identical or too nearly resembles another LLP, company, or registered trademark of another person.
## Direction to Change Name
If, due to inadvertence or otherwise, an LLP is registered with a name that is identical to or nearly resembles another LLP/company/registered trademark:
- Who can apply? Proprietor of trademark, the other LLP or Company.
- Time limit for application: Within 3 years of incorporation/registration/change of name of the offending LLP.
- CG's power: May direct LLP to change its name within 3 months of the direction.
## On Change of Name
- LLP shall give notice of change (with CG's order) to ROC within 15 days of change.
- ROC shall make necessary changes in the Certificate of Incorporation.
- Within 30 days of such change in certificate, LLP shall update its name in the LLP Agreement.
## Failure to Comply with CG Direction
- CG shall allot a new name to the LLP.
- ROC shall enter the new name in the register and issue a fresh Certificate of Incorporation.
## Important Note
- The restriction (identical/similar name) applies only against another LLP, Company, or registered trademark — NOT against a partnership firm.