Three things to check in New York
New York maintains state-specific restricted and prohibited word lists. Some proposed names require consent from another agency before filing.
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Search the main words first
Start with “Riverstone Design” instead of “Riverstone Design LLC.” Leaving off “LLC” can help you find more similar names.
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Review close spellings and sound-alikes
Punctuation, plurals, business endings, and small spelling changes may still be treated as the same name or too similar by the state.
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Check trademarks, then let the state decide
Search federal trademarks separately. Only the state can approve a reservation or filing, and availability can change.