Using a Name of a Dissolved Enitity

[newbie2008]

My question involves business law in the state of: Ca

I am starting a new entity. The name I have selected was once used by a now dissolved California Corporation. In my search I came across a few others that use the same name albeit, with minor differences, ( ex. Max's Cafe in Laguna, Max's Royal Bistro in Palo Alto). Each of these businesses were in business at the same time as the now dissolved company. Can I use the name today?
Thanks for any input

[jk]

If you want to use the exact name, you need to check to see if somebody owns the name still.

[newbie2008]

Thanks JK!