So starting my company. Going to get LLC done. I want a certain name and I saw another guy has it in my city and state but doesn’t have it LLC or any registered. He’s doing the same line of work I am in. But under false info. If he hasn’t made an LLC can I take the name? And also can I tell him to stop using it?
My 2 cents - sure if it’s available and the government will register it to you then you own it. Unless you have a trademark they are actually probably free to keep using the name. It may create some confusion for both of your customers. Could be good - could be bad… a name is overrated.
I think a great business (takes care of customers, reliable, honest) will thrive even with a boring or “bad” name but some catchy sounding name that doesn’t actually deliver will not last long.
So my point is - the name doesn’t much matter so long as it isn’t offensive and potentially lends itself to describing your product or service… (doesn’t always have to)