Trademarks FAQs

Before you register your company name, you want to determine if your company name is already in use. Your state will generally not let you use a name that is too similar to an already registered business. For this reason, whenever you register your company name, you want to research your state’s database for registered corporations, LLCs and partnerships with similar names.

You also want to check the trademark database for pre-existing trademarks or service marks that are similar to the mark you intend to apply for. LegalZoom’s trademark search can help you find conflicts before starting a trademark application. Simply answer a few questions online and LegalZoom will do the rest.