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10 ME Rev Stat § 1500-L (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 3: REGULATION OF TRADE|Chapter 231: POSING AS A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY OR AGENT IN COMMERCE|10 §1500-L. Posing as a governmental entity or agent in commerce

 §1500-L. Posing as a governmental entity or agent in commerce 1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. "Governmental entity" means a unit, subdivision or entity of the Federal Government, the State, a county, a municipality or another state, including an agency, department, board, commission, bureau, division or military or public safety organization.   [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §14 (NEW).][PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §14 (NEW).] 2.  False representation of posing as a governmental entity or agent in commerce.  A person who is not an official, agent or representative of a governmental entity or who does not have express approval of a governmental entity may not in commerce:   A. Represent, imply or otherwise cause a likelihood of confusion that the person is an official, agent or representative of a governmental entity in the sale, advertising for sale, marketing, offering, distribution or solicitation of any goods or services;   [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §14 (NEW).]B. Simulate a summons, complaint, jury notice, tax form or other judicial or administrative process or make an untrue statement that any good, service, advertisement or offer was sent or distributed by or has been approved, authorized or endorsed in whole or in part by a governmental entity;   [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §14 (NEW).]C. Use language or a symbol, logo, representation, statement, title, name, seal, emblem, insignia, trade or brand name, business or control tracking number, website, e-mail address or any other term or content that falsely represents or implies or otherwise causes a likelihood of confusion that any goods, services, advertisement or offer is from a governmental entity; or   [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §14 (NEW).]D. Offer a document that is available free of charge or at a lesser price from a governmental entity without conspicuously disclosing that availability in a manner that is clearly visible to a consumer.   [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §14 (NEW).][PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §14 (NEW).] 3.  Unfair trade practice.  A violation of this section constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of Title 5, chapter 10.   [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §14 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §14 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1501 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS|10 §1501. Use of another's trademark; penalty (REPEALED)

 §1501. Use of another's trademark; penalty (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 572, §3 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1502 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS|10 §1502. Unauthorized use of business names (REPEALED)

 §1502. Unauthorized use of business names (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 572, §3 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1503 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS|10 §1503. Filing certificate with Secretary of State (REPEALED)

 §1503. Filing certificate with Secretary of State (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 572, §3 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1504 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS|10 §1504. False oath; mandamus to compel recording (REPEALED)

 §1504. False oath; mandamus to compel recording (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 441, §2 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 572, §3 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1505 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS|10 §1505. Exclusive use; rights assignable (REPEALED)

 §1505. Exclusive use; rights assignable (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 572, §3 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1506 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS|10 §1506. Recording of certificates and assignments; copies as evidence (REPEALED)

 §1506. Recording of certificates and assignments; copies as evidence (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 572, §3 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1507 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS|10 §1507. Counterfeits and sale of counterfeits; penalty (REPEALED)

 §1507. Counterfeits and sale of counterfeits; penalty (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 572, §3 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1508 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS|10 §1508. Counterfeiting recorded trademarks (REPEALED)

 §1508. Counterfeiting recorded trademarks (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 572, §3 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1509 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS|10 §1509. Fraudulent use of trademarks (REPEALED)

 §1509. Fraudulent use of trademarks (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 572, §3 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1510 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS|10 §1510. Security interest in trademarks (REPEALED)

 §1510. Security interest in trademarks (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 572, §3 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1511 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS|10 §1511. Existing rights not abridged (REPEALED)

 §1511. Existing rights not abridged (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 572, §3 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1512 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS|10 §1512. Injunctions (REPEALED)

 §1512. Injunctions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 572, §3 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1521-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301-A: THE REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION OF MARKS|10 §1521-A. Use of marks

 §1521-A. Use of marks For the purpose of this chapter, a mark is determined to be used in this State on goods when it is placed in any manner on the goods or their containers or the displays associated with the goods or on the tags or labels affixed to the goods and the goods are sold or otherwise distributed in the State and on services when it is used or displayed in the sale or advertising of services and the services are rendered in this State.   [PL 1991, c. 465, §12 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 465, §12 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1523 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301-A: THE REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION OF MARKS|10 §1523. Attested copy

 §1523. Attested copy Upon compliance by the applicant with the requirements of this chapter, the Secretary of State shall promptly make a copy of the original and attest that copy by marking upon it the same endorsement that is required to appear upon the original, together with a further endorsement that the copy is a true copy of the original document. The attested copy must be returned to the person submitting the document for filing or to that person's representative.   [PL 1997, c. 376, §2 (AMD).]An attested copy issued by the Secretary of State under this section or a copy duly certified by the Secretary of State is admissible in evidence as competent and sufficient proof of the registration of the mark in any action or judicial proceedings in any court of this State.   [PL 1997, c. 376, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 376, §2 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1524 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301-A: THE REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION OF MARKS|10 §1524. Duration and renewal

 §1524. Duration and renewal Registration of a mark is effective for a term of 10 years from the date of registration. Upon application filed within 6 months prior to the expiration of the term, on a form to be furnished by the Secretary of State, the registration may be renewed for a like term. A renewal fee of $60, payable to the Treasurer of State, must accompany the application for renewal of the registration.   [PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. WWW, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. WWW, §37 (AFF).]A mark registration may be renewed for successive periods of 10 years in like manner.   [PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW).]The Secretary of State shall notify each registrant of a mark under this chapter of the necessity of renewal within the year next preceding the expiration of the 10 years from the date of registration, by writing to the last known address of the registrant.   [PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW).]Any registration in force on the date on which this chapter becomes effective shall expire 10 years from the date of the registration or one year after the effective date of this chapter, whichever is later, and may be renewed by filing an application with the Secretary of State on a form furnished by him and paying the renewal fee within 6 months prior to the expiration of the registration.   [PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW).]All applications for renewals under this chapter, whether of registrations made under this chapter or of registrations effected under any prior Act, shall include a statement that the mark is still in use in this State.   [PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW).]The Secretary of State shall, within 6 months after the effective date of this chapter, notify all registrants of marks under prior Acts of the date of expiration of the registrations, unless renewed in accordance with this chapter by writing by first class mail to the last known address of each registrant.   [PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 561, §2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 673, §WWW2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 673, §WWW37 (AFF).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1525 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301-A: THE REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION OF MARKS|10 §1525. Assignment

 §1525. Assignment 1.  Recording.  Any mark and its registration are assignable with the good will of the business in which the mark is used or with that part of the good will of the business connected with the use of and symbolized by the mark. Assignment must be by an instrument in writing duly executed and may be recorded with the Secretary of State upon the payment of a fee of $40 payable to the Treasurer of State. The Secretary of State, upon recording of an assignment, shall issue an attested copy in the name of the assignee. The assignment is valid for the remainder of the term of the registration or of the last renewal. An assignment of any registration under this chapter is void as against any subsequent purchaser for valuable consideration without notice, unless it is recorded with the Secretary of State within 3 months after the date thereof or prior to the subsequent purchase.   [PL 1997, c. 376, §3 (AMD).] 2.  Corporate, limited liability company or partnership name.  Any registrant of a mark that has been duly recorded pursuant to section 1523 may grant to any domestic or foreign corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership or limited partnership authorized to do business in this State the exclusive right to the use of a name similar to that mark.   [PL 1997, c. 376, §4 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 561, §3 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 316, §6 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 718, §B3 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 633, §C3 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 376, §§3,4 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1525-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301-A: THE REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION OF MARKS|10 §1525-A. Amendment

 §1525-A. Amendment The registration of a mark may be amended by adding or removing one or more classes of goods and services under section 1527, subsection 2. The amendment must be in writing and recorded with the Secretary of State and accompanied by a filing fee of $10 for each class affected, payable to the Treasurer of State. The Secretary of State may prescribe a form for this purpose. The Secretary of State upon recording of an amendment shall issue an attested copy. The amendment is valid for the remainder of the term of the registration or of the last renewal.   [PL 1997, c. 376, §5 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 465, §12 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 376, §5 (AMD).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1526 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301-A: THE REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION OF MARKS|10 §1526. Records

 §1526. Records The Secretary of State shall keep for public examination a record of all marks registered or renewed under this chapter.   [PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1526-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301-A: THE REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION OF MARKS|10 §1526-A. Information requests (REPEALED)

 §1526-A. Information requests (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 780, §U2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 837, §A27 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 349, §25 (RPR). PL 2007, c. 231, §1 (RP).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1527-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301-A: THE REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION OF MARKS|10 §1527-A. Powers of the Secretary of State

 §1527-A. Powers of the Secretary of State The Secretary of State has the power and authority reasonably necessary to administer this chapter efficiently and to perform the duties imposed upon the secretary. These powers include, without limitation:   [PL 1991, c. 465, §12 (NEW).]1.  Rulemaking.  The power to make rules not inconsistent with this chapter;   [PL 1991, c. 465, §12 (NEW).] 2.  Forms; required.  The power to prescribe forms for all documents required or permitted to be filed with the Secretary of State and to refuse to file documents not utilizing the prescribed forms to the extent possible; and   [PL 1991, c. 465, §12 (NEW).] 3.  Refuse filing of documents.  The power to refuse to file any document that is not clearly legible or may not be clearly reproducible photographically.   [PL 1991, c. 465, §12 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 465, §12 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1527-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301-A: THE REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION OF MARKS|10 §1527-B. Expedited service

 §1527-B. Expedited service The Secretary of State may provide an expedited service for the processing of documents in accordance with this chapter. If the service is provided, the Secretary of State shall establish by rule a fee schedule and governing procedures in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. All fees collected as provided by this section must be deposited into a fund for use by the Secretary of State in providing an improved filing service.   [PL 1991, c. 465, §12 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 465, §12 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1527-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301-A: THE REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION OF MARKS|10 §1527-C. Access to Secretary of State's database

 §1527-C. Access to Secretary of State's database The Secretary of State may provide public access to the database of the Department of the Secretary of State through a dial-in modem, public terminals and electronic duplicates of the database. If access to the database is provided to the public, the Secretary of State may promulgate rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act to establish a fee schedule and governing procedures.   [PL 1991, c. 465, §12 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 465, §12 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1527-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301-A: THE REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION OF MARKS|10 §1527-D. Publications

 §1527-D. Publications 1.  Informational publications.  The Secretary of State may establish by rule in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act a fee schedule to cover the cost of printing and distribution of publications and to set forth the procedures for the sale of these publications.   [PL 1991, c. 465, §12 (NEW).] 2.  Fund; fees deposited.  All fees collected pursuant to this section must be deposited in a fund for use by the Secretary of State for the purpose of replacing and updating publications offered in accordance with this chapter and for funding new publications.   [PL 1991, c. 465, §12 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 465, §12 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1528 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301-A: THE REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION OF MARKS|10 §1528. Fraudulent registration

 §1528. Fraudulent registration Any person who shall for himself, or on behalf of any other person, procure the filing or registration of any mark in the office of the Secretary of State under this chapter, by knowingly making any false or fraudulent representation or declaration, verbally or in writing, or by any other fraudulent means, shall be liable to pay all damages sustained in consequence of the filing or registration, to be recovered by or on behalf of the party injured in any court of competent jurisdiction.   [PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1529 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301-A: THE REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION OF MARKS|10 §1529. Infringement

 §1529. Infringement Subject to section 1532, any person who shall:   [PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW).]1.  Use without consent of copy of a registered mark in connection with sale of goods or services.  Use, without the consent of the registrant, any reproduction, counterfeit, copy or colorable imitation of a mark registered under this chapter in connection with the sale, offering for sale or advertising of any goods or services on or in connection with which use is likely to cause confusion or mistake to deceive as to the source of origin of the goods or services; or   [PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Reproduce and apply a mark in conjunction with sale of goods or services.  Reproduce, counterfeit, copy or colorably imitate any mark and apply the reproduction, counterfeit, copy or colorable imitation to labels, signs, prints, packages, wrappers, receptacles or advertisements intended to be used upon or in conjunction with the sale or other distribution in this State of the goods or services;   shall be liable to a civil action by the owner of the registered mark for any or all of the remedies provided in section 1531, except that under subsection 2 the registrant shall not be entitled to recover profits or damages unless the acts have been committed with knowledge that the mark is intended to be used to cause confusion or mistake or to deceive.   [PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1530 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301-A: THE REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION OF MARKS|10 §1530. Injury to business reputation; dilution

 §1530. Injury to business reputation; dilution Likelihood of injury to business reputation or of dilution of the distinctive quality of a mark registered under this chapter, or a mark valid at common law, or a trade name valid at common law, shall be a ground for injunctive relief notwithstanding the absence of competition between the parties or the absence of confusion as to the source of goods or services.   [PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1531 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301-A: THE REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION OF MARKS|10 §1531. Remedies

 §1531. Remedies 1.  Generally.  Any owner of a mark registered under this chapter may proceed by suit to enjoin the manufacture, use, display or sale of any counterfeits or imitations and the Superior Court may grant injunctions to restrain the manufacture, use, display or sale as may be by the court deemed just and reasonable and may require the defendants to pay to the owner all profits derived from and all damages suffered by reason of the wrongful manufacture, use, display or sale and the court may also order that any counterfeits or imitations in the possession or under the control of any defendant in the case, be delivered to an officer of the court or to the complainant to be destroyed.   [PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Statutory damages.  The owner of the mark may elect, at any time before final judgment is rendered, to recover instead of actual damages or profits an award of statutory damages with respect to any one mark for which any one defendant is liable individually or for which any 2 or more defendants are liable jointly and severally in an amount not to exceed $2,000.   [PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Attorney's fees and costs.  The Superior Court shall award the prevailing party costs and, in exceptional cases only, may award the prevailing party reasonable attorney's fees.   [RR 1991, c. 2, §33 (COR).] 4.  Criminal prosecution.  The enumeration of any right or remedy shall not affect a registrant's right to prosecute under any penal law of this State.   [PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW). RR 1991, c. 2, §33 (COR).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1532 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 301-A: THE REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION OF MARKS|10 §1532. Common law rights

 §1532. Common law rights Nothing in this chapter shall adversely affect the rights or the enforcement of rights in marks acquired in good faith at common law at any time before or after the enactment of this chapter.   [PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 572, §2 (NEW).
10 ME Rev Stat § 1541 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE|Part 4: TRADEMARKS AND NAMES|Chapter 302: UNIFORM TRADE SECRETS ACT|10 §1541. Short title

 §1541. Short title This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Uniform Trade Secrets Act."   [PL 1987, c. 143 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 143 (NEW).