How do I protect my company name?

geek84

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[FONT=&quot]I am about to set up as a sole trader, so was wondering if anybody could advice on how I can protect my trading name?[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Thanks[/FONT]

kaya

Copyright it , get some headed paper and mail it to yourself recorded delivery, when it arrives don't open it , if ever anybody tries to say they had it first simply hand the unopened recorded delivery dated letter to a judge to open

Game_Over

I didn't think names were a copyright item, unlike logos, letterheads, etc.

You'd probably need to trade mark it, and then be prepared to spend perhaps £millions enforcing such trade mark if an infringment occurs.

You may wish to create a limited company in that name too (and keep it dormant if you wish), to prevent anyone else doing so.

More information available here:
http://www.ipo.gov.uk/