Registering a Business

[MBA UOP]

Hi people,

Quick question. I wanted to start my own gig in the state of NY. Is there an online resourse that I can search that would let me know if my business name is taken? Feel free to email me directly mastersed@yahoo.com


Thanks,

Jim

[philipwhite]

Hey Jim, here are two links that might help you out.

You can search US Trademarks here
http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm

If you're thinking of domain names I usually use this whois engine for searching
http://whois.sc

[MBA UOP]

Thanks Phil

[YaSO]

Is there an online resource that I can search that would let me know if my business name is taken?
Having a business name is not the same as having a registered trademark. If you aren't careful enough, you might get sued ...