Is the Business or entity Name that is accepted by the Secretary of State automatically Trade Marked in the State of South Carolina?
No. The Secretary of State maintains a database of unique business entity names. When SCBOS indicates that the business entity name is unavailable, it means that a business of the same entity name is already registered with the Secretary of State. If the business entity name is available, you will be able to click on “Next” to proceed to the next screen. A trademark or service mark may be registered separately with the Office of the Secretary of State provided the mark meets all the requirements of the South Carolina Trademark and Service Mark statute. Registration of the mark should be renewed every five years. Go to www.scsos.com for more information.
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