A Quick Guide to Protecting the Name of Your BusinessLearn about trademarks, copyrights and more.
ByBrad Flowers•Originally published
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The following excerpt is from Brad Flowers'sThe Naming Book.买它现在fromAmazon|Barnes & Noble|IndieBoundorclick here to buy it directly from usandSAVE 60%on this book when you use codeMARKET2021through4/24/21.
If you've chosen your business name, congratulations! What's the next step? How do you formalize your name so you can start to work?
First, you'll need to register your name with the state in which you'll do business. But first, let's clarify some vocabulary before moving on. Fair warning: What follows wades into some legal lingo. I'm not a lawyer. This should be taken as general information and guideposts, not legal advice. I recommend seeking the guidance of a lawyer throughout the process.
