The intent of this chapter is to provide a system of state trademark registration and protection substantially consistent with the federal system of trademark registration and protection under the Trademark Act of 1946, as amended. To that end, the construction given the federal act should be examined as persuasive authority for interpreting and construing this chapter.
Fla. Stat. § 495.181
Construction of chapter
Known as the Registration and Protection of Trademarks Act
The act spans §§ 495–495 (22 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 47 F. Supp. 3d 1367 - Noveshen v. Bridgewater Associates, LP (2014)
Most recently applied in 47 F. Supp. 3d 1367 - Noveshen v. Bridgewater Associates, LP (September 2014)
History.--s. 7, ch. 90-222; s. 20, ch. 2006-191.
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