R14-1-219. Surnames -- a surname is considered to be a “word”

When an existing corporate name contains a surname and the proposed corporate name consists of that surname, preceded by a given name or initials, the proposed name is “similar not requiring letter of consent”. Example: Existing corporate name: WILLIAMS ELEC- TRIC COMPANY Proposed corporate names: E. G. WILLIAMS ELECTRIC COMPANY (or) JIM WILLIAMS ELECTRIC COMPANY Similar not requiring letter of consent.