{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"14259","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 14259","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 6. BUSINESS RIGHTS [14000. - 14704.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Model State Trademark Law [14200. - 14272.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-6/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 9. Violations [14245. - 14259.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-6/chapter-2/article-9"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 711, Sec. 2.   Effective January 1, 2008.","effective":"2008-01-01","html":"<p>Nothing herein shall adversely affect the rights or the enforcement of rights in marks acquired in good faith at any time within common law.</p>","text":"Nothing herein shall adversely affect the rights or the enforcement of rights in marks acquired in good faith at any time within common law.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/violations-14259","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}