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Brand basics 101: developing an 'optimal' brand name has become a complex process in the global marketplace, but it can be a compelling and indispensable component of success.(Upfront Tricks of the Trade)

You know your business. You know your customers. And you know how to reach them. So, it would seem logical that when it comes to selecting a brand name, the name choice would come first; the call to a lawyer, second.

But developing a brand name has become a complex process in the global market. The type of name selected influences how much trademark protection will be enjoyed. Even before beginning the name selection process, it helps to understand the framework that will affect brand investment.

A compelling brand name can be a determinant to the success of a company, product, or service. An 'optimal' name, on the other hand, can create a commercial impression in the ...

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