R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-1-3: Corporations — Partnership names.

This chapter shall in no way affect or apply to a duly registered or qualified domestic or foreign corporation, nonprofit corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, limited liability limited partnership, or limited partnership organized under the laws of this state, or to any partnership or joint venture, the name or designation of which includes the true or real surname of at least one individual who is a partner or joint venturer.