i have started my own business and i want to name it where to i go to find out what names are taken
2006-09-27 08:15:10 · 5 answers · asked by littlemomaumpa 1 in Local Businesses ➔ United States ➔ Other - US Local Businesses
I listed some links where you can do some preliminary name checking. However, please be aware that this is merely scratching the surface of what's out there.
Only comprehensive research will tell you if the name is truly available. But, these links are free & a great place to start, so I'd try them out first.
Comprehensive research consists of looking at marks that are similar in Sound, Appearance or Meaning in the pending & registered Federal AND State trademark files as well as the US National Common-Law files.
There are other sites that offer free searching capabilities in conjunction with their commercial services, so I'm not able to post those links due to the Yahoo! TOS. You'll also want to check domain names & yellow pages, so simply do a search for "free domain name search" and "national yellowpages" and the appropriate links will pop up.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-09-27 09:34:37 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally you an go to your state tax office and when you apply for your license you'll find out then if the name you've chosen has been taken.
2006-09-27 08:23:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check with the office of fair trading in your capital city.hope this helps .macca
2006-09-27 08:22:03 · answer #3 · answered by macca45m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the county clerks office and ask them for a dba application and that you need a dba search also. they will do it for you.
2006-09-27 09:40:15 · answer #4 · answered by churchonthewayseniors 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
businessnames.com
2006-09-27 08:22:49 · answer #5 · answered by 54jknb5487dfg46 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋