Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

Ficititous Names

I am starting a business. I have Incorporated myself using a differnet name than I will use for my business. After research I have found that after I Incorporated another Company Incorporated in Florida using the name I had wanted to use as my ficititous name. I have also found that there is a US federal trademark on the name for a company in canada. Can I use the ficititous name to conduct business in Florida snd on the Internet?


Asked on 8/30/02, 10:33 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Ficititous Names

Since the name is in use I suggest you avoid a potential lawsuit & find another name.

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Answered on 8/30/02, 10:51 am
Randall Gilbert Gilbert & Caddy P.A.

Re: Ficititous Names

Your answer is no. And you may not pick a deceptively similar name either.

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Answered on 8/30/02, 11:33 pm


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