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The Importance of Trademarking Your DBA
- Registering a DBA offers branding flexibility and professionalism.
- Trademarks are essential for exclusive name rights.
- DBAs identify business services or goods for the public, making trademarking advisable.
- Sole proprietors can use DBAs without separate business entities.
- States require DBA registration to use the name.
Protecting Your DBA Name
- Trademark your DBA brand name for intellectual property protection.
- Uniquely protect your brand name and logo to prevent theft.
- Report trademark infringement by filing a lawsuit.
- Trademarks cover names, logos, designs, phrases, and symbols.
Safeguarding Your Business Name
- File for a trademark on your business name to prevent theft.
- Trademarked names are protected in all states, preventing similar-purpose name use.
- Password-protect encrypted SQL Server data from DBAs.
- Learn about name protection for preserving business goodwill.