New York Laws
Article 17-A - Filing of Names, Marks and Devices Used on Certain Vessels, Receptacles and Utensils
279-H - Construction.

ยง 279-h. Construction. Nothing in this article shall be construed as
preventing the enforcement of rights and remedies under any other
statute concerning vessels, receptacles or utensils upon which a name,
mark or device indicating ownership thereof has been produced, whether
or not such name, mark or device has been filed hereunder.