Any firm, person, corporation, or association who shall use the name or seal of any other person, firm, corporation, or association, in and about the sale of goods or otherwise, not being authorized to use the same, knowing that such use is unauthorized, with intent to deceive the public in the sale of goods, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
History. Ga. L. 1893, p. 134, § 6; Ga. L. 1895, p. 63, § 2; Penal Code 1895, § 255; Ga. L. 1896, p. 108, § 4; Penal Code 1910, § 257; Code 1933, § 106-9904.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 1 - Selling and Other Trade Practices
Article 16 - Trademarks, Service Marks, and Trade Names
Part 1 - Registration and Use of Trademarks and Service Marks
§ 10-1-440. When Trademark or Service Mark Used in State; Definitions
§ 10-1-441. Registration of Marks — When Marks Ineligible
§ 10-1-442. Registration of Marks — Application; Fee
§ 10-1-444. Registration of Marks
§ 10-1-445. Registration of Marks — Duration; Renewal; Fee
§ 10-1-446. Assignment of Mark and Registration; Recordation; Fee; New Certificate
§ 10-1-447. Record of Registrations and Renewals to Be Kept by Secretary of State
§ 10-1-448. Cancellation of Registrations
§ 10-1-449. Damages for Fraud or False Representation in Registering Mark
§ 10-1-450. Civil Action for Infringement of Registered Mark
§ 10-1-452. Common-Law Rights in Marks Not Affected
§ 10-1-453. Unauthorized and Deceitful Use of Name or Seal a Misdemeanor