(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.

Terms Used In Texas Business and Commerce Code 71.157

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.