SB432 Alabama 2010 Session
Bill Summary
The current Alabama trademark statute was enacted in 1980 and last amended in 1988
This bill would revise the current law to redefine terms; would provide for renewal of registration of a mark; would adopt the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office classifications of goods and services; would provide additional remedies when dilution of a mark occurs; would increase the damages for a trademark violation; and would allow reasonable attorney fees
To amend Sections 8-12-6, 8-12-10, 8-12-14, 8-12-17, and 8-12-18 of the Code of Alabama 1975; to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks; to define certain terms; to provide for the renewal of registration of marks; to adopt the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office classifications of goods and services; to provide for additional remedies when a dilution of a mark occurs; to increase the damages for a trademark violation; and to allow for attorney fees.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2010 | Indefinitely Postponed | |
| March 11, 2010 | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar | |
| February 16, 2010 | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | SB432 Alabama 2010 Session - Introduced |