§ 51:211 A. The term “trademark” as used herein means any word, name, symbol, or device or any combination thereof adopted and used by a person to identify goods made or sold by him and to di
§ 51:212 A name or mark by which the name, goods, or services of any applicant for registration may be distinguished from the name, goods, or services of others shall not be registered if it:
§ 51:213 A. The secretary of state is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations and prescribe forms for the filing of trademarks under the provisions of this Subpart, and to have the pow
§ 51:214 A. Subject to the limitations set forth in this Subpart, any person who adopts and uses a mark or name in this state may file in the office of the secretary of state, on a form to be
§ 51:215 A.(1) Upon compliance by the applicant with the requirements of this Subpart, if the secretary of state finds that the trade name is distinguishable from or not the same as a trade n
§ 51:215.1 A.(1) Whenever the original certificate of registration filed with the secretary of state under any provision of this Chapter is an inaccurate record of the trade name action, tradem
§ 51:216 A.(1) Registration of a mark hereunder shall be effective for a term of ten years from the date of registration, and upon application filed within six months prior to the expiration
§ 51:217 A. Any trademark, trade name, or service mark, and its registration hereunder shall be assignable with the good will of the business in which the mark is used, or with that part of t
§ 51:218 The secretary of state shall keep for public examination a record of all marks registered or renewed under this Subpart.
§ 51:219 A. The secretary of state shall cancel from the register:
§ 51:220 Classification of trademarks and service marks
§ 51:221 Fraudulent registration
§ 51:222 Any person who shall:
§ 51:223 Any owner of a mark registered under this Subpart may proceed by suit to enjoin the manufacture, use, display or sale of any counterfeits or imitations thereof and any court of competent j
§ 51:223.1 Injury to business reputation; dilution
§ 51:224 Educational institutions

Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 51 > Chapter 1 > Part VI > Subpart A - In General

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • 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.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • 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.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • 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.
  • person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • 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.
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.