Can you trademark your name?
23-05-10You can trademark your name if you intend to use it in selling goods and services. However, even if you register your name as a trademark, in most instances, you are unable stop others from registering or using the name as their own. Therefore, it would be a good idea to produce a more distinctive and unique trademark when setting up a business. Some common names may not be registrable, and you cannot claim rights to them. We have written an article on the use of family names. Feel free to go through it, and then you can decide if you like to use your name or family name as a trademark.