Any attempt to encroach upon the business of a trader or other person by the use of similar trademarks, names, or devices, with the intention of deceiving and misleading the public, is a fraud for which equity will grant relief.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 3112; Code 1868, § 3124; Code 1873, § 3181; Code 1882, § 3181; Civil Code 1895, § 4035; Civil Code 1910, § 4632; Code 1933, § 37-712.
Cross references.
Registration and use of trademarks and service marks generally, § 10-1-440 .
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 2 - Grounds for Equitable Relief
§ 23-2-50. Concurrent Jurisdiction Over Fraud
§ 23-2-51. Fraud as Actual or Constructive
§ 23-2-52. Misrepresentation as Legal Fraud
§ 23-2-53. Suppression of Fact as Fraud
§ 23-2-54. Surprise as a Form of Fraud
§ 23-2-55. Use of Similar Trademarks, Names, or Devices
§ 23-2-56. Consummation of Fraud
§ 23-2-57. Proving Existence of Fraud
§ 23-2-58. Confidential Relations Defined
§ 23-2-59. Acquisition of Antagonistic Rights by One in Confidential Relationship