Protect your business’s brand and name by filing an application for a trademark or patent. Brands can be trademarked for present and/or future commercial use.

How do I make sure no one can steal my business name?

How to Protect Your Brand and What to Do If Someone Steals it

1. Protect your unique brand name / logo. If you have a unique brand name or logo, protect it.
2. Make a paper trail.
3. Watch for trademark violations.
4. Keep your domain.
5. Trademark your new name BEFORE releasing it.
6. Register your new domain.
7. Announce the change.

Can 2 business have the same name?

Can Two Companies Have the Same Name? Yes, however, certain requirements must be met in order for it to not constitutes trademark infringement and to determine which party is the rightful owner of the name.

Can two business have the same name?

Is there a free tool to check the availability of a business name?

ONECheck is a free tool that checks the availability of business names, web domains, trade marks and social media usernames in one search. Simply enter the name and click Search.

How can I find out what my business name is?

Use ONECheck to see if your business name, web domain, trade mark and social media usernames are available — it only takes one search. Write a list of all the words you associate with your business.

What kind of supplies can I reimburse my employer for?

Supplies: Supplies purchased by employees for work-related purposes are typically reimbursable. Examples of supplies include paper for printers, business cards, ink cartridges and tools.

When to use employee ownership as an employee benefit?

Using employee ownership as an employee benefit can be an important way to address this problem. To buy out an owner. In almost every small business, the owner or owners will eventually want to leave. Often no family member or colleague can take over and there are no buyers willing and able to buy the business at a reasonable price.