Michigan Name Availability Guidelines — Part 1 is a set of rules and regulations governing the availability of business names in the state of Michigan. The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) regulates the availability of business names in the state. The guidelines cover the rules for reserving, registering, and protecting business names in the state. There are three types of Michigan Name Availability Guidelines — Part 1: the Name Reservation Guidelines, the Name Registration Guidelines, and the Name Protection Guidelines. The Name Reservation Guidelines outline the requirements and application process for reserving a name in the state. The Name Registration Guidelines outline the requirements and application process for registering a name with the state. The Name Protection Guidelines outline the requirements and application process for protecting a name from infringement.