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The use of a prior employer's company name for advertising purposes in my new sm

My partner and I are both Make-up Artists. This past December '03, we formed our own corporation with the goal to provide on location make-up services for weddings, special events, etc... We both worked for the same prior employer and we want to know if we are allowed by law to reference that company's name on our business cars, advertisements and any PR?


Asked on 2/06/04, 12:54 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Stephen Loeb Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb

Re: The use of a prior employer's company name for advertising purposes in my ne

Much depends on whether you have a non-compete clause with your prior employer. Assuming you don't anything you say must be trutfhful and non-deceptive.

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Answered on 2/09/04, 9:56 am
Louis Venezia Law Offices of Louis Venezia at Union Square, P.C.

Re: The use of a prior employer's company name for advertising purposes in my ne

You are permitted to say such things as "formally associated with..." Or such things as "when associated with... I did such and such". You would not be permitted to use the former employer�s name as if you continued to be associated with that company.

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Answered on 2/06/04, 1:56 pm


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