Thinking up a name for a new business or product? Here are some quick links to handy name-checking tools

1)    Search "your name" in iGoogle at http://www.google.com/ig to see who's already using the name worldwide. Avoid treading on anyone's toes and infringing their trademark.

2)    Check www.nameboy.com for url/ web address availability and suggestions

3)    Buy web addresses at www.GoDaddy.com (ALWAYS register them yourself)

4)    Shortcut to the Business Link company name and trademark
checker for availability http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/cntc

Read more about Trademarks at the UK Intellectual Property Office website