A trade name , trading name , or business name is a pseudonym used by companies that do not operate under their registered company name. The term for this type of alternative name is fictitious business name . Registering the fictitious name with a relevant government body is often required.
41-531: ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , doing business as Star Cinema and also known as ABS-CBN Films (since 2018), is a Philippine film , television production and distribution company headquartered in Quezon City . It is one of the largest film studios in the Philippines, along with Regal Entertainment , GMA Pictures , MQ Studios and Viva Films . Star Cinema has produced and released most of
82-474: A Christmas ball that come to life and introduced herself as Merry (Jolina Magdangal). Merry were given each of them one wishes except for Vincent who does not believe in the spirit of Christmas. However, they are barred from saying or sharing their wishes or it will come true. Maya was the first to make a wish, while they are in the Church attending Simbang Gabi, she wished for Vincent to walk again. Vincent fell and
123-420: A DBA must be registered with a local or state government, or both, depending on the jurisdiction. For example, California, Texas and Virginia require a DBA to be registered with each county (or independent city in the case of Virginia) where the owner does business. Maryland and Colorado have DBAs registered with a state agency. Virginia also requires corporations and LLCs to file a copy of their registration with
164-467: A DBA statement, though names including the first and last name of the owner may be accepted. This also reduces the possibility of two local businesses operating under the same name, although some jurisdictions do not provide exclusivity for a name, or may allow more than one party to register the same name. Note, though, that this is not a substitute for filing a trademark application. A DBA filing carries no legal weight in establishing trademark rights. In
205-516: A businessperson writes a trade name on a contract, invoice, or cheque, they must also add the legal name of the business. Numbered companies will very often operate as something other than their legal name, which is unrecognizable to the public. In Chile , a trade name is known as a nombre de fantasía ('fantasy' or 'fiction' name), and the legal name of business is called a razón social (social name). In Ireland , businesses are legally required to register business names where these differ from
246-714: A finalist to the 2011 New York International Independent Film and Video Festival for best telenovela. Budoy (2011) is also a finalist to the 2013 New York Festivals International Television and Film Awards. Bridges of Love (2015) is the first Philippine telenovela to be released in Latin American countries including Peru. Soap operas produced by Star Creatives had been subtitled and dubbed to several languages including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Khmer, Mandarin and French and most notably those that are targeted to Asia Pacific , Africa and Latin America . One of
287-487: A major competitor of big film companies like Viva Films , Regal Entertainment . The studio collaborated with Regal Films for its first film production: Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo (1993), an action film starring Bong Revilla and Sheryl Cruz . Its strategies are to reflect the viewer's current taste and trends with a string of films targeted to mainstream viewers with film genres ranging from action, drama, comedy, horror, and fantasy. The films of Star Cinema in
328-480: A number of countries, the phrase " trading as " (abbreviated to t/a ) is used to designate a trade name. In the United States , the phrase " doing business as " (abbreviated to DBA , dba , d.b.a. , or d/b/a ) is used, among others, such as assumed business name or fictitious business name . In Canada , " operating as " (abbreviated to o/a ) and " trading as " are used, although " doing business as "
369-426: A piece of white rose. When Angeles asked where she get the rose, they brought her to the garden and Angeles started to dig. The demolition team came but Dondi stopped them from destroying the house until Angeles found a chest and remembered everything. She recalled that their mother Ophelia put the land title, and they found the real land title. An outraged Christy threw a piece of debris from the pergula and hit Dondi to
410-458: A registered legal name and a fictitious business name, or trade name, is important because fictitious business names do not always identify the entity that is legally responsible . Legal agreements (such as contracts ) are normally made using the registered legal name of the business. If a corporation fails to consistently adhere to such important legal formalities like using its registered legal name in contracts, it may be subject to piercing of
451-601: A soap opera starring Judy Ann Santos in the title role. Its ratings peaked at 68% on one of its episodes in 1997, making it the record holder of the highest-rated episode for any local series on Philippine television. After Esperanza ended, it was followed by Labs Ko Si Babe , the first romantic comedy television series in the Philippines starring Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin . When Labs Ko Si Babe finished its run, Star Creatives produced Pangako Sa 'Yo in 2000 starring Kristine Hermosa and Jericho Rosales , with
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#1732780862216492-454: Is also sometimes used. A company typically uses a trade name to conduct business using a simpler name rather than using their formal and often lengthier name. Trade names are also used when a preferred name cannot be registered, often because it may already be registered or is too similar to a name that is already registered. Using one or more fictitious business names does not create additional separate legal entities. The distinction between
533-509: Is called a razón social . Puso ng Pasko Puso ng Pasko ( lit. ' Heart of Christmas ' ) is a 1998 Filipino comedy-drama fantasy film written and directed together by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes, with Paul Daza as the additional writer for the film. It stars Jason Salcedo, Justin Simoy, Korinne Lirio, Emman Abeleda, and Jolina Magdangal . Produced by Tikbalang Productions and distributed by Star Cinema ,
574-600: Is the exclusive home video distributor of the Star Cinema film library, as well as ABS-CBN programs, and karaoke CDs. Star Cinema distributes all of its films as well as movies produced by other production companies. In 2015, Star Cinema released the Cinema One Originals film That Thing Called Tadhana with critical and box office success. The film went on to gross over ₱134 million against its budget of only two-million pesos. Trade name In
615-668: The Banff World Media Festival for best telenovela program and earned Angel Locsin an International Emmy Awards nomination for performance by a female actor - the country's first overall acting nomination ever on the awards show. Sana Maulit Muli (2008) also gained a following in Taiwan when it was dubbed in Taiwanese Minnan . Kahit Isang Saglit (2008) became a finalist in the 37th International Emmy Awards. Its 2010 production Magkaribal became
656-466: The United Kingdom , there is no filing requirement for a "business name", defined as "any name under which someone carries on business" that, for a company or limited liability partnership, "is not its registered name", but there are requirements for disclosure of the owner's true name and some restrictions on the use of certain names. A minority of U.S. states, including Washington , still use
697-492: The highest-grossing Philippine films of all time . Star Cinema, along with its subsidiaries and the now-defunct MOR 101.9 Manila , forms the Star Creatives Group , the main entertainment division of the media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation . Vanguard Films was formed in 1983. It was headed by Simon Ongpin and Charo Santos-Concio . In 1985, the serial komiks by Nerissa Cabral, Hindi Nahahati ang Langit
738-898: The 1990s has been well received with some earning critical acclaim with films including May Minamahal (1993), Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie (1994), Madrasta (1996), Magic Temple (1996), and Bata, Bata… Pa'no Ka Ginawa? (1998). The 1990s also saw the pioneering works of the company by integrating computer-generated images, special effects and makeup/prosthetic into some of its films like Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara (1995), Magic Temple (1996), Kokey (1997), Magandang Hatinggabi (1998), Hiling (1998), and Puso ng Pasko (1998) among others. Other notable works are live-action adaptations of popular Japanese anime series like Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa (1995) and Cedie (1996), in turn based on children's novels by English playwright and author Frances Hodgson Burnett , which incorporates stylish production designs and costumes and
779-640: The Filipino-American film American Adobo with mixed reviews in the United States. In late 2007, Sky Films, a distribution company previously acquired by ABS-CBN in 2001, was merged with Star Cinema. In 2010, Star Cinema co-financed and released RPG Metanoia , the first 3D computer-animated Filipino film in history. In 2013, Star Cinema co-financed and released Erik Matti's On the Job with mixed to positive reviews abroad. Star Cinema films that
820-418: The U.S., trademark rights are acquired by use in commerce, but there can be substantial benefits to filing a trademark application. Sole proprietors are the most common users of DBAs. Sole proprietors are individual business owners who run their businesses themselves. Since most people in these circumstances use a business name other than their own name, it is often necessary for them to get DBAs. Generally,
861-477: The banner of Star Pacific Cinema in an attempt to penetrate the Hollywood B-movie market. The 2000s has been the most successful time for Star Cinema in terms of box office gross. Most of the all-time highest-grossing films in the history of the Philippines are either produced or co-produced by Star Cinema as reported by Box Office Mojo . In 2002, Star Cinema together with Unitel Pictures released
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#1732780862216902-484: The corporate veil . In English , trade names are generally treated as proper nouns . In Argentina , a trade name is known as a nombre de fantasía ('fantasy' or 'fiction' name), and the legal name of business is called a razón social (social name). In Brazil , a trade name is known as a nome fantasia ('fantasy' or 'fiction' name), and the legal name of business is called razão social (social name). In some Canadian jurisdictions , such as Ontario , when
943-534: The county or city to be registered with the State Corporation Commission. DBA statements are often used in conjunction with a franchise . The franchisee will have a legal name under which it may sue and be sued, but will conduct business under the franchiser's brand name (which the public would recognize). A typical real-world example can be found in a well-known pricing mistake case, Donovan v. RRL Corp. , 26 Cal. 4th 261 (2001), where
984-600: The eldest, Vincent (Justin Simoy) a paralytic, and their only daughter Maya (Korinne Lirio). But, when Ophelia gave birth to Christopher (Emman Abeleda) on Christmas Day, she got sick and series of events happened especially when Miguel's sisters Belle (Jaclyn Jose) and Christy (Rita Avila) came to the picture. Miguel suffered many problems in his business and was forced to go on hiding and Ophelia died and blamed Christopher. During Christmas season Belle and Christy along with their confidante Leopold (Manny Castañeda) are planning to sell
1025-535: The film served as an official entry for the 24th Metro Manila Film Festival and was released on December 25, 1998. Throughout its run, the film became one of the film festival edition's top grossers. The story revolves around the Carpio family. The mother Ophelia (Cherry Pie Picache) loves to plant flowers especially roses. Her husband Miguel (Edu Manzano) is a well-respected man in their community. They use to celebrate Christmas with their children Dondi (Jason Salcedo),
1066-452: The films produced by Vision Films are drama based on radio serials and action-thriller based on true stories. In 1990, two films were released: Nagsimula sa Puso and Kapag Langit ang Humatol , both were adapted from radio serials of DZRH AM radio. In 1990 and 1991, another two action films Bala at Rosaryo starring Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. and Ganti ng Api starring Ronnie Ricketts were respectively released. In 1993, Vision Films
1107-426: The head. Dondi, already bleeding returned to the garage and he was helped by Christopher. But Christopher, saw Dondi taken by an angel, and Christopher wished once again to Merry. He wished for Dondi to return, in exchange, he gave to her his necklace with the pictures of his parents. Dondi returned and told Christopher that he is sleeping. An unexpected visitor came as the Carpio family is about to go to Church to attend
1148-473: The house and forcing the Carpio children as well as Tiyo Balti (Jaime Fabregas) and Lola Angeles (Anita Linda) to leave. However, Dondi and his siblings were moved to the garage. However, Tiyo Balti was there to help them and said the Christmas is the season of miracles, especially Dondi's girlfriend Sandy (Anna Larrucea). Their only way to save their house is the land title that was now yet found. They also saw
1189-402: The law is to protect the public from fraud, by compelling the business owner to first file or register his fictitious business name with the county clerk, and then making a further public record of it by publishing it in a newspaper. Several other states, such as Illinois , require print notices as well. In Uruguay , a trade name is known as a nombre fantasía , and the legal name of business
1230-461: The named defendant, RRL Corporation, was a Lexus car dealership doing business as " Lexus of Westminster ", but remaining a separate legal entity from Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. . In California , filing a DBA statement also requires that a notice of the fictitious name be published in local newspapers for some set period of time to inform the public of the owner's intent to operate under an assumed name . The intention of
1271-659: The programs dubbed in French is Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay which will cater to French-speaking audience in Africa and Europe. Star Cinema has also produced TV promos, spots and specials for the ABS-CBN network. In 2011, Star Cinema spent ₱12 million for the Philippine National Anthem video clip of ABS-CBN network. Star Home Video is the home video and DVD distribution arm of ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc. It
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1312-496: The studio coining the term " teleserye " to promote the series. Its ratings peaked at 64.9% on its finale episode, marking the highest rating for any series finale episode on Philippine television. Pangako Sa 'Yo also became popular abroad, notably across Africa and Asia. It was followed by another successful series Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay (2002) and It Might Be You (2003). In 2008, its most expensive television production Lobo (known internationally as She Wolf ) received
1353-459: The surname(s) of the sole trader or partners, or the legal name of a company. The Companies Registration Office publishes a searchable register of such business names. In Japan , the word yagō ( 屋号 ) is used. In Colonial Nigeria , certain tribes had members that used a variety of trading names to conduct business with the Europeans. Two examples were King Perekule VII of Bonny , who
1394-469: The term trade name to refer to "doing business as" (DBA) names. In most U.S. states now, however, DBAs are officially referred to using other terms. Almost half of the states, including New York and Oregon , use the terms assumed business name or assumed name ; nearly as many, including Pennsylvania , use the term fictitious name . For consumer protection purposes, many U.S. jurisdictions require businesses operating with fictitious names to file
1435-425: Was able to walk again. For Christopher, he wished to have snow in Philippines. Although it's a tropical country, it began to snow. However, series of disasters happened because of snow. Especially Christopher who suffered pneumonia. When Christopher saw Belle and Christy making a fake title, he was also saw by Christy and hid himself buried in snow. Now, he is dying, Dondi wished to Merry for Christopher to be healed. He
1476-485: Was absorbed into newly inaugurated Star Cinema. This time, it became a subsidiary of the ABS-CBN Corporation . The last film released by Vision Films was Isang Bala Ka Lang: Part 2 (1993), starring Fernando Poe Jr. Star Cinema was founded on May 8, 1993, with producer Malou N. Santos becoming the studio's managing director. Although still a new player in the film industry, Star Cinema poised itself to be
1517-442: Was adapted into a film and it stars Christopher de Leon , Lorna Tolentino , Edu Manzano , and Dina Bonnevie . The said film was directed by Mike de Leon . In 1989, Santos-Concio formed Vision Films, replacing Vanguard Films. It operated independently from ABS-CBN and Regal Films . The first film offering of the company was Kailan Mahuhugasan ang Kasalanan (1989), directed by Lino Brocka . Throughout its short existence, all of
1558-681: Was completely healed that the doctor could not believed what caused his complete recovery. But, Vincent knew that it was Dondi who wished for him to walked again, until he knew that it was Maya. Because of the doctor's advice that Christopher might got sick again because of the snow, Sandy wished for the snow to stop. Belle and Christy goes for drastic measures to forced the children to get out. However, they were given until Christmas Day to go out. On Christmas Eve, they celebrated Christmas as well as Christopher's birthday and Merry bid farewell to them. As they celebrated Christmas, Belle and Christy came to tell them to get out. But, when Angeles came, Maya gave her
1599-553: Was known as Captain Pepple in trade matters, and King Jubo Jubogha of Opobo , who bore the pseudonym Captain Jaja . Both Pepple and Jaja would bequeath their trade names to their royal descendants as official surnames upon their deaths. In Singapore , there is no filing requirement for a "trading as" name, but there are requirements for disclosure of the underlying business or company's registered name and unique entity number. In
1640-520: Was shot abroad. From September 1997 to July 1999, former Viva Films executive Eric Cuatico Jr. briefly served as co-managing director of the studio alongside Santos. Star Cinema also made a film adaptation of ABS-CBN's successful TV series like Mara Clara: The Movie , released in 1996 and Mula sa Puso: The Movie , Wansapanataym: The Movie and Esperanza: The Movie are released in 1999. In 1997, 1998 and 2000, Star Cinema produced Goodbye America , Legacy , and Doomsdayer respectively under
1681-520: Was well received by critics in this period were Anak (2000), Tanging Yaman (2000), Bagong Buwan (2001), Dekada '70 (2002), Nasaan Ka Man (2005), Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo (2006), In My Life (2009) and On the Job (2013). The television unit of ABS-CBN Film Productions is Star Creatives , was established in 1997 to produce telenovelas for the ABS-CBN television network. It started its television venture in 1997 with Esperanza ,