Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

54 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 302 (2026)

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§ 302. Definitions.

The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section:

"Business." Any commercial or professional activity.

"Entity." Any individual or any corporation, association, partnership, joint-stock company, business trust, syndicate, joint adventureship or other combination or group of persons, regardless of whether it is organized or formed under the laws of this Commonwealth or any other jurisdiction.

"Fictitious name." Any assumed or fictitious name, style or designation other than the proper name of the entity using such name. The term includes a name assumed by a general partnership, syndicate, joint adventureship or similar combination or group of persons.

"Proper name." When used with respect to an association of a type listed in the following paragraphs, the term means the name set forth in:

(1) the public organic record, for a domestic filing association;

(2) the statement of registration, for a limited liability partnership;

(3) (Deleted by amendment).

(4) the statement of election, for an electing partnership;

(5) (Deleted by amendment).

(6) (Deleted by amendment).

(7) (Deleted by amendment).

(8) (Deleted by amendment).

(9) the statement of registration of a registered foreign association under 15 Pa.C.S. § 412(a)(1)(i) (relating to foreign registration statement) or, if that name does not comply with 15 Pa.C.S. § 202 (relating to requirements for names generally), the name set forth in the statement under 15 Pa.C.S. § 412(a)(1)(ii).

(a) Definitions.--(Deleted by amendment).

(b) Other defined terms.--(Deleted by amendment).

(June 22, 2000, P.L.356, No.43, eff. 60 days; June 22, 2001, P.L.418, No.34, eff. 60 days; Oct. 22, 2014, P.L.2640, No.172, eff. July 1, 2015; Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1791, No.122, eff. 60 days)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 9 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1985–2024 · leading case: Goldberg v. Bureau of Prof'l & Occupational Affairs, State Bd. of Dentistry, 39 A.3d 497 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2012).

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Goldberg v. Bureau of Prof'l & Occupational Affairs, State Bd. of Dentistry, 39 A.3d 497 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2012). · cites it 10× “54 Pa.C.S. § 302. Because American Dental Solutions was not Dr.”

Commonwealth Ex Rel. Corbett v. Peoples Benefit Servs., Inc., 923 A.2d 1230 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2007). “” 54 Pa.C.S. §§ 302, 303(b)(1). 25 . Violations of consumer-related statutes, such as the Social Security Act and postal provisions governing non-mailable matter, may constitute violations of the UTPCPL due to their unfairness and likelihood of confusing consumers.”

Commonwealth v. Peoples Benefit Servs., Inc., 895 A.2d 683 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2006). “” 54 Pa.C.S. §§ 302; 303(B)(1). 24 . In relevant part, section 1140 states that no solicitation may use the words: "Social Security”, “Social Security Account”, “Social Security System”, “Social Security Administration”, "Medicare”, "Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services”,…”

Fremd v. Horne, 10 Pa. D. & C.4th 321 (1990). “In the present case, defendants argued that plaintiff is trading under the fictitious name “Family Health Care Center,” an unregistered entity in Pennsylvania. The registration requirements of the Fictitious Names Act applies to entities conducting business under an “assumed or…”

Brown, J. v. Gaydos, G. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2022). “2015); see also 54 Pa.C.S. § 302(a) (defining “fictitious name”).”

Stranger v. Walmart Supercenter 2208 (M.D. Penn. 2024). “45 54 Pa.C.S. § 302. 46 Parks v. Woodbridge Golf Club, Civil Action No.”

Donald R. Ohrum Gen. Constr. v. Bumbarger, 16 Pa. D. & C.4th 203 (1992). · cites it 2× “’” Section 331 of the Act provides that if a party is operating under a fictitious name, that party is required to register the name with the Commonwealth in order to be permitted to maintain any action in any tribunal of the Commonwealth.”

Phillips Heating & Air Conditioning Co. v. Achter, QSP, Inc., 39 Pa. D. & C.3d 40 (1985). “” 54 Pa.C.S. §302. By using the word “company,” an entity that is not a corporation is conducting business under a description other than the proper name of the entity.”

Paoletta v. Aetna Cas. & Sur. Co., 44 Pa. D. & C.3d 230 (1986). “54 Pa.C.S. §302. Section 303(b) of the Fictitious Names Act provides in pertinent part: “(b) Mandatory registration.”

— 54 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 302(1) — 1 case

Goldberg v. Bureau of Prof'l & Occupational Affairs, State Bd. of Dentistry, 39 A.3d 497 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2012). “54 Pa.C.S. § 302. Because American Dental Solutions was not Dr.”

— 54 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 302(a) — 1 case

Brown, J. v. Gaydos, G. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2022). “2015); see also 54 Pa.C.S. § 302(a) (defining “fictitious name”).”

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