{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"14401","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 14401","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 3. Trade Names and Designations [14401. - 14495.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-6/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Trade Names [14401. - 14405.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-6/chapter-3/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 59.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Any trade name may be transferred in the same manner as personal property in connection with the good will of the business in which it is used or the part thereof to which it is appurtenant, and the owner is entitled to the same protection by suits at law or in equity.</p>","text":"Any trade name may be transferred in the same manner as personal property in connection with the good will of the business in which it is used or the part thereof to which it is appurtenant, and the owner is entitled to the same protection by suits at law or in equity.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/trade-names-14401","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}