Legal Definitions - commercial name

A commercial name is a name, symbol, or style that a company uses to identify itself or its products or services. It is also known as a tradename. A tradename helps to establish goodwill and symbolizes the reputation of the business.

For example, Coca-Cola is a commercial name or tradename that identifies the company that produces the popular soft drink. Another example is Nike, which is a commercial name that identifies the company that produces athletic shoes and apparel.

These examples illustrate how a commercial name is used to distinguish a company from its competitors and to establish a brand identity that consumers can recognize and trust.