Your Checklist & Guide on How to Search for a Business Name
Selecting a name for a newborn baby is relatively easy. Most parents put together a list of names they like and then make a selection. Naming a business is markedly more complex. Here are the basics in how to search for a business name.
In this article our experts have put together a checklist that will guide your search for the perfect business name. Take a look at these new business names that have just been developed and are available immediately:
Business Name Search Checklist
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A. [ ] Brandings Business Name Category Search
At Brandings we have made it easy to search for the perfect business name. Begin your search for a great business name by searching the category that best fits your business. You'll see a wide selection of categories in the column to the left. Just select a category or subcategory and browse!
B. [ ] Search by Keyword
You can search business names that contain a key word (or partial word) important in your business. You can also find names that contain a keyword or partial word. Simply enter a short word or partial word in this search bar:
Tip: For best results, keep the word or partial word short.
C. [ ] Basic Company Name and Trademark Search
You may want to conduct a more advanced search to find out a business name, or a similar business name is already in use – and importantly – how the name is being used. Even if you find a name that is already in use, you still may be able to use it if your use is a different product targeting to a different market. Take advantage of the free search functions available at the European Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (Trade Marks and Designs) at EOHIM Search and the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) database at USPTO Search.
D. [ ] Basic Search Engine Exploration
To gain a foundational understanding of any use of a business name, take advantage of the power of Google internet search. Be sure to enter different spellings of the name. You may also want to pars out the name into its root parts and conduct a search for each element. This simple Google search will give you great insight if the name is in use.
E. [ ] Domain Name Search
Take a look at the ownership of a domain name through Whois.net. And if you’re interested in a more complete history of a domain name, you can take advantage of the search tools available at DomainTools.com where you can undertake a more robust domain name search.
F. [ ] Advanced Trademark Search
You may want to conduct a more advanced search to find out a business name, or a similar business name is already in use – and importantly – how the name is being used. Consider search of these databases: Each of the 50 US States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Austria, Benelux, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Monaco, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Community Trademarks, Australia, China, Japan, South Korea.
G. [ ] Pharma In-Use Database Search
If you are naming a pharmaceutical product, you’ll want to conduct a seach of the following pharma in-use databases -- Canada, Mexico, United States, Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Venezuela, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Egypt, Guinea, Israel, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Tunisia.
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