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Learn how to choose a winning name for your business and what you need to do to register that name. Find out about domain names and trademark issues.

Articles on Your Business Name

Choosing a Business Name FAQ
Find the best name for your business, and what laws you have to follow.

How to Name a Business
Choose a business name that will identify your company's products and services.

Make Sure Your Proposed Business Name Is Available
Find out if your desired business name is free for you to use.

Registering Your Business Name
You may need to register your business name with the local, state, or federal government -- especially if it's considered fictitious.

Domain Names and Trademarks FAQ
When does an Internet domain name qualify as a trademark?

Choose and Register a Domain Name
Find the best web address and protect it with domain name registration.

Cybersquatting: What It Is and What Can Be Done About It
Here's what to do if someone is cybersquatting on the domain name that matches your trademarked business name.

What to Do If the Domain Name You Want Is Taken
You may find that someone else has snapped up the domain name of your dreams. Here are your options.

Avoid Trademark Infringement When You Choose a Domain Name
How to choose a domain name and stay out of trouble.

Questions on Your Business Name

When does a variation of my name become a fictitious business name?

Is it infringement if someone buys a URL with my company's trademark?

What if the domain name I want is taken -- but not yet being used?