Definitions

For purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Keyword" means any word, symbol, or abbreviation that is not: a. The word "a", when used as an article of speech; b. The word "an"; c. The word "and" or symbol "&"; d. The word "the"; e. The word "to"; f. The word "with"; or g. A word, phrase, or abbreviation that indicates a type of organized entity, including "Corporation", "Corp.", "Inc.", "LLC", "LP", "LLP", or "LLLP". 2. "Name" means a word or phrase in the secretary of state's records used to identify: a. A domestic or foreign cooperative, limited liability company, corporation, or real estate investment trust; b. A domestic or foreign limited liability partnership, limited liability limited partnership, or limited partnership, including a fictitious partnership name; c. A reserved name; d. A trade name; or e. A trademark. 3. "Proposed name" means a new or amended name included in a document submitted to the secretary of state for filing.