A search of a database containing over 8 million records of corporation names, trademarks and business names.
A Preliminary name search report will reveal if the proposed name(s) are available prior to ordering a Nuans™ reservation report. It will identify any potential conflicts with the proposed name against existing corporations, businesses and or trademarks. A preliminary search will be conducted on a maximum of 3 name variations.
A Distinctive term is the most important part of a name because it sets the name apart from other businesses offering the same products or services.
A Descriptive term describes the nature of the business.
| Corporation Name | Distinctive Element | Descriptive Element | Legal Element |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amore Restaurant Limited | Amore | Restaurant | Limited |
| Callaway Golf Club Corporation | Callaway | Golf Clubs | Corporation |
| NetCom Computers Inc. | NetCom | Computers | Inc. |
| Smith & Johnson Consulting Ltd. | Smith & Johnson | Consulting | Ltd. |
The Legal Element
Provincial and Federal business Corporations are required to include a legal element as part of the corporate name. The legal element is optional for not-for-profit Corporations, however, Limited or Ltd. are not permitted for not-for-profit names.
Legal Elements: Limited, Incorporated, Corporation, LTD., INC., CORP., or the French equivalents.
Preliminary Report: available within 1 to 2 hours once the order is received. Processing time can vary depending on the complexity of the name(s).
