申请在先原则 meaning in English

first-to-file principle
prior application rule

First - to - file principle
申请在先原则
Article 24 where two or more enterprises apply for registration of one same enterprise name which is in conformity with the provisions to the same registration authority , the authority shall examine and verify the application according to the principle of earlier application . thereupon
第二十四条两个以上企业向同一登记主管机关申请相同的符合规定的企业名称，登记主管机关依照申请在先原则核定。