Legal Question in Business Law in Georgia

Hello! I am applying for a trademark of a business name. I am also working on becoming an LLC.

For the company name, do I need to include the trademark (TM) AND LLC, like this:

COMPANY NAME� LLC

Or JUST the (TM) like this:

COMPANY NAME�

OR JUST LLC like this:

COMPANY NAME LLC

Thank you very much!


Asked on 3/30/12, 10:19 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

You do not need to include the "TM" to have trademark protection. That is simply an indication to the public market that you intend for your company name to be a trademark. So, how you include it is really a matter of marketing and preference. I would, however, have the "LLC" designation somewhere so it is clear that it is an LLC and not you personally.

If you would like to discuss any issues further, please feel free to contact my office. The link to my contact information is below. Thank you.

The foregoing is general information only, not specific legal advice. No attorney/client relation has been created or should be implied.

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Answered on 3/30/12, 11:08 am


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