What is the intent of the Fictitious Name Registration Act?
The intent of the 2000->Ch0865->Section%2009″>Fictitious Name Act is for public notice as to ownership. If the name(s) (first and last) of the owner(s) is/are included in the business name, the intent of the Act is satisfied and no registration would be required. The first name or last name in the title does not satisfy the intent of the Act as ownership is not clear. • What is the effect of registration? Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, registration under the Fictitious Name Act, 2000->Ch0865->Section%2009″>865.09 Florida Statutes, is for public notice only, and gives rise to no presumption of the registrant’s rights to own or use the name registered, nor does it affect trademark, service mark, trade name or corporate name rights previously acquired by others in the name or a similar name. Registration under this Act does not reserve a fictitious name against future use by another party. • Who is exempt from filing? A business formed by an attorney licensed to practice
