Legal Question in Business Law in New Jersey
i would like to use a name for my business that is already being used in another town can that be done
Asked on 1/14/10, 1:36 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
John Corbett
Corbett Law Firm LLC
In some circumstances, it may be lawful, but it is never a good idea. Adopting the name of a business that operates close to you is an invitation to a suit for unfair competition.
See also: http://info.corbettlaw.net/lawguru.htm
Answered on 1/19/10, 2:32 pm
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