Section 16. Nothing herein shall adversely affect the rights or the enforcement of rights in marks acquired in good faith at any time at common law.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title XV - Regulation of Trade
Chapter 110h - Registration and Protection of Trademarks
Section 2 - Restrictions on Registration
Section 3 - Application for Registration
Section 5 - Certificate of Registration; Issuance; Admissibility in Evidence
Section 6 - Effective Term; Renewal
Section 7 - Assignment of Marks and Registration; Recording
Section 9 - Cancellation of Registration
Section 10 - Classification of Goods and Services; Rules and Regulations
Section 11 - Fraudulent Procurement of Registration; Damages
Section 12 - Use or Counterfeit of Marks Without Consent of Registrant
Section 13 - Injunctive Relief
Section 14 - Actions for Counterfeit or Imitation Marks; Injunctions; Damages
Section 15 - Actions to Require Cancellation or to Compel Registration
Section 16 - Common Law Rights
Section 17 - Fees for Applications, Recording and Related Services