Registering a trademark for a company name is pretty straightforward. Many businesses can file an application online in less than 90 minutes, without a lawyer’s help. The simplest way to register is on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Web site,

Can you reserve a limited company name?

To reserve a company name, you will need to register a limited company. This will prevent anyone else from registering the same company name.

Can I reserve a company name without registering a company?

Any company may be registered with or without a company name. A name may be added at a later stage through a name amendment. A name amendment requires an approved name reservation and a special resolution to effect a change to the Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI).

Do you need Ltd in company name?

‘Limited’ should not be used in trading names If you trade under your registered company name, you must show the name in full (including ‘Limited’ or ‘Ltd’ ) on certain signs and stationery. However, it is also possible to trade under an alternative business name.

Can someone take my company name?

If someone uses your name, simply showing proof that you’ve trademarked the name could be enough to convince a business to choose something else. Most importantly, if you must go to court, you’ll have legal proof that you registered the name. However, you don’t have to trademark your business name to protect it.

How do you secure a company name?

Trademark. A trademark can protect the name of your business, goods, and services at a national level. Trademarks prevent others in the same (or similar) industry in the United States from using your trademarked names.

How long does it take to register a Ltd company?

If you set up a limited company through 1st Formations, the registration process usually takes 3 to 6 working hours (subject to Companies House workload). If you choose to start trading straight away, your company is ‘active’ and you must register with HMRC for corporation tax within 3 months.

What is the procedure to change company name?

Changing company names amounts to a significant alteration since Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association need to be altered. As per Section 13 of the Companies Act 2013, a company may change its name by passing a special resolution in general meeting and receiving approval from the Central Government.