Starting a business can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also be a daunting task. One of the most important steps in the process is choosing a name for your business. But what happens if you find out that someone else already has your business name?The first step is to send a cease-and-desist letter to the other company. It's important to remember that how you write the letter will greatly influence whether the other company complies with it.
If you had to choose a name for your company that's too similar to another company in your industry, that's called trademark infringement. When determining what steps to take, it's important to consider which business entity you've chosen. To avoid the headache of starting from scratch or taking legal action, it's essential to ensure that the business name you choose is not only unique and practical, but also free and clear for you to use. To do this, you should conduct searches on websites such as Google and Bing, as well as e-commerce sites such as Amazon. You should also consult your state-specific website for any regulations related to choosing names similar to those of existing companies. When choosing your domain name or web address, you'll want to select something relevant to your company name.
It's also important to remember that LLCs and corporations must include their business entity as part of the legal name of your company. Finally, you want a name for your new business that is memorable, unique, that attracts customers and that summarizes the purpose of your business. To make sure that the name you choose is available, it's a good idea to check with your county clerk's office.
