Bus. & Prof. Code, § 22387 · Article 4.5. Remedies and Enforcement
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 22387
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Any invention developer who willfully violates any provision of this chapter, or willfully enters an invention development contract which omits any duty or disclosure required by this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Any superior court of this state shall have jurisdiction in equity to restrain and enjoin the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter relating to invention development services and contracts therefor.
The duty to institute actions for violation of such provisions of this chapter, including equity proceedings to restrain and enjoin such violations, is hereby vested in the Attorney General, district attorneys, county counsels, and city attorneys. The Attorney General, any district attorney, or city attorney may prosecute misdemeanor actions or institute equity proceedings or both.
This section shall not be deemed to prohibit the enforcement by any person of any right provided by this or any other law.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 967.
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