Legal Question in Administrative Law in Arizona

I represent a 501(c)(3) corporation non profit in Arizona. We are going to change our name and need suggestions on how to go about that so we don't miss anything legally. Old name: Valley of the Sun School and Habilitation Center

New name: VALLEYLIFE

Thank you,


Asked on 8/06/09, 6:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joan Bundy Joan Bundy Law

First you would want to do a name search on the Arizona Corporation Commission website. If the name you want is taken--particularly if it's in the same field--you cannot use it. If it is not taken, or it's only taken in another field, then you can try to reserve that name with the ACC. Also, apply for a servicemark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to protect it nationwide. Then file a name change with the ACC. Best of luck!

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Answered on 8/11/09, 8:23 pm


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