Trade names and trademarks can be the same but mean two different things. A trade name is the name of a business. A trademark is a name, symbol, word, design, or a combination of these things that denotes a specific product or brand and communicates exclusive ownership. A trade name can be used by other companies.
The registration of trade names (business names, dba) is not legally required in Arizona but is an accepted business practice.
You can register your DBA name with the state by completing a Trade Name Application on Arizona's Secretary of State website.
Business Entity Search Go to the Arizona Corporations Commission website. . Use the Search Options. The main search page allows users to look up an entity, name reservation, or trade name. Select the Entity from the Search Results. View the Entity Details Page.
Arizona LLC Name Requirements Your business's name must end with one of the following: Limited liability company. Limited company. L.L.C.
In the United States, a trademark can last forever, so long as it is used in commerce and renewed on time every ten years. To renew a registered trademark, the owner must file the maintenance documents with the United States Patent Trademark Office (USPTO) and meet certain legal requirements.
Filing Length: Trade Names last for 5 years from the date of receipt. Trademarks last for 10 years from the date of receipt. Prior to expiration, you have up to six months to renew your trade name or trademark.
How do I renew my DBA in Arizona? Call the Arizona Secretary of State's office at (602) 542-6187 or (800) 458-5842. Arizona trade name registrations are active for five years. They must be renewed online.