Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 22100. Section 22100.
Unless the context otherwise requires, the general provisions set forth in this article govern the construction of this chapter.
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [22100. - 22104.]
Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC 1.
in effectCal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 22101. Section 22101.
“Article” means any article of merchandise, and includes each and every portion of any such article whether or not such portion is separable or is a distinct part thereof.
Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 22102. Section 22102.
“Mark” means any mark, sign, device, imprint, stamp or brand applied to any article or to any tag, card, paper, label, box, carton, container, holder, package cover or wrapping attached to, used in conjunction with or to inclose any article, or to any bill, bill of sale, invoice, statement, letter, circular, advertisement, notice, memorandum or other writing or printing concerning any article.
Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 22103. Section 22103.
“Apply,” “applies” or “applied” mean imprint, emboss or engrave on the article itself and not otherwise.
Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 22104. Section 22104.
“Person” includes a firm, partnership, association, limited liability company, and corporation.
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