Legal Question in Business Law in Michigan
Business Name
I live in Michigan. I came up with a name for my new business and my searches did not find anybody else using it in Michigan. I also did not find a registered federal trademark nor did I find it through Google. Two weeks later, after I started setting up my business under that name, when I went to register the domain name for my website, I found someone else is, in fact, already using it in another state. If they are not registered in my state or with the FTC, can I proceed with using the name?
Asked on 5/08/07, 1:08 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Regina Mullen
Legal Data Services, PLC
Re: Business Name
Yes. If they have not registered the business name in your state, you can register it and use it. If in doubt, contact a business lawyer who can do a more thorough search for you.
Answered on 5/08/07, 1:12 pm
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