Minnesota § 34.11 - RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF TRADE NAMES

Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 34.11 — RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF TRADE NAMES, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 34.11. RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF TRADE NAMES

No person shall label or represent soft drinks or nonalcoholic beverages by using any trademark, trade name or proprietary name other than one owned by the person, unless the soft drink or beverage is marketed or sold under franchise, license, permit or contract with the owner or holder of the trademark, trade name or proprietary name.

History:

(3965-12) 1927 c 42 s 12; 1947 c 447 s 4; 1969 c 411 s 1; 1986 c 444

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes

Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 34.11

What does Minnesota Statutes § 34.11 cover?

Section 34.11 ("RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF TRADE NAMES") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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