SB203 Alabama 2010 Session

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.