Legal Question in Business Law in California

Ficticious names

I am starting an organization/club....there is no money or pay involved, however we have chosen an official name to go by, and don't want anyone else to take it....I was told not to file a FBN because they are for businesses who collect monies....what should I do then?


Asked on 8/05/08, 10:28 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonas Grant Law Office of Jonas M. Grant, A.P.C.

Re: Ficticious names

The point of a fictitious business name filing is to protect the public from being defrauded, not to protect you or your organization. A trademark filing, assuming you are eligible for one, may provide the protection you seek. A FBN filing does not cover non-profits, but if you're not a non-profit, you still may be able to file a FBN.

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Answered on 8/06/08, 9:00 pm


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