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North Dakota Century Code Title 47. Property § 47-25-01. Trade name defined--Registration

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. a. As used in this section, a “trade name” is a name assumed to identify the business or activities of an individual or organization and which does not include in the name:

(1) The true name of the organization using the name;

(2) The first name and surname of each individual using the business name; or

(3) The surname of each individual, repeating a surname if more than one owner has the same surname.

b. A name assumed under paragraph 3 or a name of an organization or association not otherwise registered with the secretary of state is a trade name if a license or permit to conduct business or operations is required by this state.

2. A person or organization that has registered a trade name under this section may institute a civil suit prohibiting any other person from using the name.

3. This chapter does not prohibit any person engaged in business under a trade name before July 1, 1959, from continuing business under that name.

4. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual or organization may register as a trade name under section 47-25-04 any name listed in paragraph 1, 2, or 3 of subdivision a of subsection 1.

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