§ 21302 Association Name Protection

Corporations Code·California

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This law stops groups from registering a name or logo that looks almost the same as one already registered if it could trick people.

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•You can't register a name or logo that is almost the same as an already registered one.
•The rule is meant to stop people from being confused or tricked.
•If the similarity could deceive, the registration will be refused.

Example

A new sports club wants to register the name "Eagle Scouts" and a badge that looks just like the Boy Scouts badge.

Because the name and badge are so close to the existing Boy Scouts name and badge, the club would be denied registration under this law to prevent people from being fooled.

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§ 21302 Association Name Protection

An association shall not be permitted to register any name or insignia similar to or so nearly resembling another name or insignia already registered as may be likely to deceive. (Enacted by Stats. 1947, Ch. 1038.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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name insignia register deceive

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 21302.

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