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What is a Fictitious Business Name?
A fictitious business name is a name other than the name of the corporate entity or individual running the business. A fictitious business name is also known to as "doing business as" or "d/b/a" for the corporate entity or sole proprietorship.
See Also: Sole Proprietorship, Trademark
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