Can a company without an official business license issue a warranty?
970838
A warranty can be issued by any company but needs to have backing to its warranty. Most times companies take out bonds or insurance policies to cover warranties. Time of business is usually your best way to measure validity of warranty. Our company offers a 5 year warranty on painting services we have been in business for over 30 years. This enables you to have a little peace of mind.
74543
in the gov't white pages look under the heading 'license dept' and look for vendor licenses.  call them and they will be happy to help.
439973
none that i know of. check w/ the BBB or ask for references if your not sure about the company and you want work done by them.
293673
This is for US Businesses only:\n\n1. You can check their business credit report at Dun and Bradstreet, or a cheaper alternative is Experian Business\n\n2. For copyrights, check the federal database http://www.copyright.gov/records/ \n\nThe Better Business Bureau has information only on its members; and being a non-member does not necessarily indicate that a business is not legit.\n\nIf it is a company from another country, you may want to check the trade section of their embassy to find out where you can get information about a business.
566217
All products have an implied 'Warranty of Merchantability'. This means that the product will do what it is intended to do. If the product is defective, it obviously isn't merchantable (sellable), therefore it is under warranty whether the company provides one or not.
149318
You would be required to have an appropriate federal license in order to purchase it.  Some manufacturing and ore refining processes require it.  Without proper paperwork, you will not be able to get it.
252474
See if any complaints were filed against the agency by the following entities-\n1. Department of State-the agency has to get a business license from them. They are the ones that regulate any violations that the agency may have and could suspend the business license and/or fine the agency.\n2. Better Business Bureau.\n3. Consumer Affairs Department.\n4. County/State Court House-see if any civil cases were ever brought against them..\nHope this helps...
88725
If your state does not have a law providing this information then my understanding it is up to the company. Most usually do, but I have heard of some companies that will not.
1070561
No.  As long as you don't sell it as the brand name, it's legal.
1054460
Check with the Better Business Bureau or with your State Dept of Consumer Affairs.
934620
If you are not a certified technician, by Western Digital, then don't, it would void the warranty. It is best to have an expert do it.
114941
No, not legally, unless you have a site license.
41465
It depends on many factors. Who started conducting business first? Does this other company have a State or a Federal trademark? Do you? Are you involved in the same industry? Is there a possibility that customers will be confused and assume that the 2 businesses are one and the same?\n\nAs you can see, it's almost impossible to answer emphatically questions relating to trademark issues because each situation varies from the next. If you feel you are infringing upon someone OR that someone is infringing upon you, consult a trademark attorney. It's best to present your situation to an attorney and not a general answer board. I'm happy to provide you a referral, just contact me.\n\nBest of luck to you!
146796
I would use caution if using one. Do your homework on the company and check with the bbb (better business bureau).  Honestly, there is nothing that any one of these companies can do that you can't do for yourself.
610325
Definitely talk to a lawyer about this.....it seems to me that you could protect your company name somehow by perhaps applying for a copyright or a trademark with the legal language stating that you only intend to enforce the C/TM for business purposes.
330886
i guess a COMPANY name is out of the question?????
423909
From what I've heard, you can trademark a product not a business.\n\nI remember seeing a business in Nevada called "Net Place" who were an internet coffee place. And just 50 miles from there in California a business with the same name "Net Place" but they were not an internet business, rather a fishing accesories business.\n\nDifferent states within US have different rules regarding trademarking your business.\n\nGood luck!