Check the Secretary of State website in your state, the USPTO database for federal trademarks, and available domain names/social media handles.

If you are not ready to file, you can pay a fee to reserve the name for a specific period.

Buying a business name involves registering it with government authorities, and the process varies depending on whether you are forming a new entity (like an LLC or corporation), operating under a different name (DBA), or buying an existing brand from another owner. Costs generally range from based on the state and method of registration.

This provides the strongest protection (nationwide) and is filed through the USPTO . 2. Steps to Buy and Secure a Name