But the Company name is registered. Why do I need a trade mark registration?

But the Company name is registered. Why do I need a trade mark registration?

The Companies Registry (Companies House) is only concerned to see that no two companies are registered with the same name. They have to ensure that each company can be uniquely identified in written documents.

Registration of a company name gives no rights which can be enforced against others.

Registration of a trade mark however gives you the right to stop others from using not only the same, but also any confusingly similar trade mark in respect of the goods or services for which you have registration or goods or services which are similar to those goods or services.