§ 24-2-1-0.1 Application of certain amendments to chapter
§ 24-2-1-0.5 Intent; judicial or administrative interpretation
§ 24-2-1-2 Definitions
§ 24-2-1-3 Registerability
§ 24-2-1-4 Electronic application
§ 24-2-1-4.5 Examination; amended electronic application; component of mark not eligible for registration; reexamination; concurrent applications; civil action
§ 24-2-1-5 Certificate of registration
§ 24-2-1-6 Duration and renewal
§ 24-2-1-7 Renewal of registration in force on July 1, 2006
§ 24-2-1-8 Assignment
§ 24-2-1-8.5 Certificate of change of name
§ 24-2-1-9 Records
§ 24-2-1-10 Registration cancellation
§ 24-2-1-11 Rules; classification of goods and services; electronic application
§ 24-2-1-12 Damages for fraudulent registration
§ 24-2-1-13 Infringement
§ 24-2-1-13.5 Fanciful marks; famous marks; injunctive relief; remedies; attorney’s fees
§ 24-2-1-14 Remedies
§ 24-2-1-14.5 Cancellation; action to compel registration; jurisdiction
§ 24-2-1-15 Common law rights
§ 24-2-1-15.3 Fees

Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 24 > Article 2 > Chapter 1 - Trademark Act

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Clerk: means the clerk of the court or a person authorized to perform the clerk's duties. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Judgment: means all final orders, decrees, and determinations in an action and all orders upon which executions may issue. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the commonwealths, possessions, states in free association with the United States, and the territories. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Verified: when applied to pleadings, means supported by oath or affirmation in writing. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5