Legal Question in Business Law in Georgia

tradename/

once a person/entity register a tradename can someone else incorporate the same name in that same county/state/location?


Asked on 3/02/07, 3:00 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
John Jackson Law Office of John A. Jackson, P.C.

Re: tradename/

This is too complicated for a bulletin board. If you are truly concerned about it contact me or another attorney. I or the other lawyer would be happy to listen to you side of the story and if there is anything that can be done ask you for a retainer.

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Answered on 3/03/07, 2:35 pm
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

Re: tradename/

Assuming that you are asking about incorporating in Georgia, registration with the secretary of state's is office is a separate standard than trademark issues regarding a business name. The SOS basically won't allow two very similar names to be registered; however, just because they allow registration the name may still me a trademark violation of a previously used name. I would suggest speaking to a local attorney to determine what name usage.

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

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Answered on 3/05/07, 7:39 am


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