Wednesday, December 26, 2007

How can I protect my business name?

Trade names can be registered through the Indiana Secretary of State, and for wider marketplace protection, throught the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. A search can be done through the USPTO's online system for all state and federal trademark registers to see if a proposed name is being used.

For many businesses that operate on the Web, trade names are synonymous with domain names, such as Amazon.com and Monster.com. Domain names are not registered through state or local government; rather they can be obtained through numerous online businesses, most of which will allow you to conduct a name search prior to purchase to make sure your chosen nmae is not taken.

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