Naming the Company
State laws require that the name of a limited liability company include the words "limited liability company," the abbreviation "LLC", or a similar notation of limited liability. The name of the company must differ from that of existing businesses to avoid conflicts with the names of other companies and partnerships. The process of naming the company ordinarily includes reserving a name with the secretary of state and then filing articles of organization using the name. The process of naming the company can also include state and federal trademark registration if the name will be used on the company's products or associated with the company's services. A federal registration provides nationwide protection while state registration only protects against persons who infringe upon the name in the state of registration. Although registration is not legally required, it can provide a strategic advantage in the event of a dispute and it will also discourage others from using the name.
Your lawyer can help your company select, register and protect its business name. If your business name is important to you, your lawyer can take steps to protect it from use by others.
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