What do I need to consider when naming my business?
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What do I need to consider when naming my business?
I don’t want to have to rename once it’s started.
Asked on September 2, 2018 under Business Law, New York
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You need to research and select the name for your new business carefully in order to ensure that the name you want is not already in use by another business or that the name is not too similar to the name of another business. If you select a name that is already being used, it may result in your having to change the name of your business, as well as your beind sued for trademark infringement. Here is a link to an article that will explain further:
https://business-law.freeadvice.com/business-law/starting_a_business/name-corporation-3.htm
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