through this system, enterprises or individuals can submit the name of the enterprise to be queried, and the system will conduct nationwide comparison to determine whether the name has been used by other enterprises.
I. purpose and significance of inquiry
the establishment of the nationwide system for inquiring about duplicate names of enterprises aims at protecting the legality and uniqueness of enterprise names and preventing disputes over trademarks and copyrights caused by the same or similar names. Through the inquiry system, enterprises or individuals can know whether there are duplicate names before registering new enterprises, thus avoiding unnecessary legal risks and economic losses.
ii. query process and operation
to query the national system with duplicate enterprise names, the following steps are generally required:
1. Visit the official website of the State Administration of Market Supervision or relevant departments to find the query portal for duplicate enterprise names.
2. Enter the name of the enterprise to be queried to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the name.
3. The system will conduct nationwide comparison, and the query results will show whether there are duplicate companies and related registration information.
4. According to the query results, the enterprise or individual can adjust the enterprise name or take other measures to ensure the uniqueness and legitimacy of the name.
iii. Processing of query results
If the query results show that there are enterprises with duplicate names, enterprises or individuals need to reconsider the choice of enterprise names to avoid conflicts with existing enterprises. At the same time, we can also consider applying for trademark or copyright protection to further safeguard the rights and interests of enterprise names.
if the query results show that there is no enterprise with the same name, the enterprise or individual can register or change its name according to relevant regulations. However, it should be noted that even if the query results show that there are no duplicate names, the possibility of duplicate names in the future cannot be completely ruled out, so we still need to be cautious when registering or using enterprise names.
To sum up:
The national system of enterprise duplicate name inquiry is an important tool, which can help enterprises or individuals to know whether there are duplicate names before registering new enterprises, thus avoiding potential legal risks and economic losses. When using this system, it is necessary to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the query, and take corresponding treatment measures according to the query results.
Legal basis:
Article 8 of the Company Law of the People's Republic of China
stipulates:
A limited liability company established in accordance with this law must indicate the words limited liability company or limited company in its name.
a joint stock limited company established in accordance with this law must indicate the words joint stock limited company or joint stock company in its name.
article 6 of the regulations of the people's Republic of China on the administration of enterprise name registration
stipulates:
an enterprise is only allowed to use one name, and it shall not be the same as or similar to the registered enterprise name in the same industry within the jurisdiction of the registration authority.
if there are special needs, an enterprise may use a subordinate name within the prescribed scope with the approval of the registration authority at or above the provincial level.