Can two trucking companies have the same name?
Can two trucking companies have the same name?
Also remember that a state won’t allow two trucking companies operating within that state to have the same name or even one that is too similar. Some states are stricter about what they consider to be “similar”.
Can you use the same business name as someone else in a different state?
Can I use a business name if it exists in another state? All may not be lost. You can often use the same business name in your own state or another state, if it is not in the state where the business name is filed, and it doesn’t violate trademark rules. This is common practice for smaller local businesses.
Can 2 different businesses have the same name?
Can Two Companies Have the Same Name? Yes, however, certain requirements must be met in order for it to not constitutes trademark infringement and to determine which party is the rightful owner of the name.
Can I use the name of a city for my business?
Generally, you can use your city in your business name. Of course, for every rule, there is an exception (sometimes, more than one). You cannot imply that your business is somehow a government agency, part of law enforcement or a financial institution.
What to do if another company has the same name?
In most cases, when two businesses with the same or similar names are operating in overlapping markets and locations, the conflict will be handled through an administrative proceeding with the US Patent and Trademark Office or with a lawsuit brought by one of the owners.
Can you use a trademarked name in a different industry?
However, you will only be able to use it in the market in which you were using the mark when the other company registered the name. The other company that has registered the trademark will have priority for its use in all other markets and can stop you from using it in new locations.
What if my business name is similar to another?
If you choose a name that is too similar to the name of a competing business, that business may accuse you of infringing on its trademark rights. When that happens, you may be forced to change the name of your business. You may even be ordered to pay monetary damages.
Can 2 businesses have the same address?
Answer: Yes, But… To have more than one Google my business listing at the same address, you must be legitimately operating multiple legally distinct businesses. It’s not all that uncommon for more than one business to be located at a shared address but you need to keep reading for more provisions and details.
Are city names copyright protected?
In general no, they cannot be trademarked because they are descriptive of a geographical feature. However there are ways to use the names in context that can circumvent the restriction.
Are city names copyrighted?
Can You Trademark a City Name? Yes, you may trademark a city name if it is used as a brand name for your products or services. This information was provided by our founding attorney, Xavier Morales, Esq. For example, “NEW ORLEANS” is a registered trademark for a line of doors and window guards.
Can someone steal my business name by registering it as a trademark?
The short answer is—in theory, yes, but in reality, no. If you don’t have a trademark on your name, someone else can research the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database and find an available name. They can then trademark it.
