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§ 14417. — 14417. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1317, Sec. 1.)

California § 14417.
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Code BPCBusiness and Professions Code - BPC
Div. 6.General Provisions
Ch. 3.CHAPTER 3. Trade Names and Designations
Art. 1.5.ARTICLE 1.5. Trade Name Registration

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The filing of articles of incorporation pursuant to Section 200 of the Corporations Code shall not of itself authorize the use in this state of a corporate name in violation of the rights of another under the federal Trademark Act (15 U.S.C. Sec. 1051 et seq.), the Trademark Act (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 14200) of Division 6), the Fictitious Business Name Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17900) of Division 7), or the common law, including rights in a trade name. The Secretary of State shall deliver a notice to this effect to each newly organized corporation.

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Legislative History

Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1317, Sec. 1.
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