How Do I Find Out If a Company Name Already Exists?

The best way is to do a business entity search within your state, check Federal Trademark Records, and search the web to find similar names. To see if a name exists and is trademarked, search the USPTO website.
Even if a name is available locally, check if the domain is taken. Registering the name ahead of launching can prevent others from using it.
Checking online directories and databases will give a clear picture of intellectual property rights and legal entity name availability when considering a company name.

To check if a business name is taken, just go to the website and enter the desired business name into the search bar. If the name isn’t taken, you’re good to go!
You can also reserve the name ahead of actually launching your business, if you aren’t ready to launch your business officially yet.

Perform an online search on the Secretary of State’s website to see if your desired business name shows up as registered by another company.
Check domain availability to make sure no one else owns yourbrandname.com.
Search social media sites using your potential brand name to see if any businesses are already using it there.

Using an already taken business name can lead to legal consequences – trademark lawsuits, loss of brand identity, reputation damage, and financial penalties.
Conduct thorough research to avoid these potential problems. When using a business name, ensure it is not too similar to an existing one to avoid legal restrictions.