Trademark Business Name Guidance

Summary

If the business name is not trademarked and the other business does not use the same name, you can proceed with your business. To avoid future issues, consider registering your business name as a trademark with the Finnish Patent and Registration Office. Consulting a trademark attorney can help secure your brand and guide you through the registration process.

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im starting a business and i found out that there is a website with the same name as my business. This website sells sports equipment and i sell sportswear and plan to in the future, if possible, to expand to sports equipment aswell.
You might be dealing with a potential trademark issue. It's important to determine if the name is already trademarked and whether it is used in a way that could confuse consumers.
- Check the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH) for registered trademarks.
- Consider consulting a trademark attorney to evaluate and possibly register your business name.
Do you need help with understanding the trademark registration process?
The name is ****t trademarked and the business that owns the website doesn't have the same name. Can I still found this business?
Yes, you can still start your business. Since the name is ****t trademarked and the other business doesn't have the same name, there shouldn't be legal issues with using the name. However, to ensure **** future complications, consider:
- Registering the name as a trademark with the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH).
- Consulting with a trademark attorney to secure your brand.
Do you need help with trademark registration?