About Dave Turner Expertise I can answer questions relating to starting up a home business, including special licenses, where to find resources, marketing, advertising, free publicity, tax advantages, etc.
Experience I have over twenty years of home business and marketing experience. I currently own two successful home business websites. I have written many published business articles, that appear in national newstand magazines. I am committed to helping as many people as is humanly possible become job independent by starting their own home business.
Question Hi, I wasn't sure who to ask--I'm hoping you may be able to help.
I have an internet "business" that I really don't make much money on -- maybe $1k/year because its seasonal.
My question is this (I'm in WA state). If I want to register my "brand name", do I need a business license? (I currently have an inactive license.)
I guess I'm not quite sure how all of this works. Any advice would be wonderful--I'd like to keep away from the business license but still be able to reserve my "brand name". Is that even possible? I just want to make sure I do it the right way so I dont' get in trouble!
Thanks!
Answer Hello Amber:
Yes, if you want to protect your brand name, you definitely will need to register it in some form. Otherwise, you have no legal recourse, in the event someone attempts to steal your brand name. You should be able to get the information you need at your local townhall or courthouse.
In addition, if you want to protect your name on an international level, I recommend the following company:
