Before registering, use tools like the USPTO Trademark Search to ensure the name isn't already taken.
Provides nationwide legal protection for your business name, logos, and slogans. In the U.S., you can file through the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This prevents competitors in the same industry from using a confusingly similar name.
The following services and legal tools allow you to register or secure a name for different purposes.
The official legal name of your business (e.g., an LLC or Corporation) registered at the state level. This process usually involves filing Articles of Organization with a Secretary of State and paying a filing fee, such as the $99 fee in Ohio .
Choose your business name | U.S. Small Business Administration - SBA
