Sec. 71.157. EFFECT OF FILING. (a) This chapter does not give a registrant a right to use the assumed name in violation of the common or statutory law of unfair competition or unfair trade practices, common law copyright, or similar law.
(b) The filing of a certificate under this chapter does not in itself constitute actual use of the assumed name stated in the certificate for purposes of determining priority of rights.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Regulation of Businesses and Services
Subtitle A - General Practices
Chapter 71 - Assumed Business or Professional Name
Subchapter D. General Provisions Regarding Assumed Name Certificate
Section 71.151. Duration and Renewal of Certificate
Section 71.152. Material Change in Information; New Certificate
Section 71.153. Abandonment of Use of Business or Professional Name
Section 71.154. Index of Certificates
Section 71.156. Prescribed Forms