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What do I do if a celebrant has the same name as me?

Posted by Josh Withers | Aug 27, 2024 | The Business of Celebrancy | 0 |

Tracey asks:

As of last month, another celebrant has been registered in the regional city where I live (population 40,000) who has the exact same personal name as mine. Our registered business names are slightly different, but both include our first names. Word of mouth and contacts are important sources of business in this area. I am currently in the process of registering my business name as a trademark. I’ve had to go into overdrive to mitigate any potential implications of this situation. Any advice on steps I might take that I haven’t already considered or done would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Josh is a Hobart celebrant who has created thousands of marriage ceremonies in over 20 countries since 2009, based in Tasmania's Huon Valley with his wife Britt and two daughters. In 2016, with Sarah Aird, he co-founded the Celebrant Institute and specialises in the business of celebrancy and the art of present and intimate ceremony.