Alabama § 8-12-20 - Registration of Names, Marks, Etc.

Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 8-12-20 — Registration of Names, Marks, Etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 8-12-20. Registration of Names, Marks, Etc.

Any person or corporation engaged in manufacturing, bottling, or selling soda water, mineral or aerated waters, cider, ginger ale, milk, cream, beer, ale, or other beverages in bottles, siphons, fountains, or kegs with his or its name or other mark or device branded, stamped, engraved, etched, blown, impressed, or otherwise produced upon such bottles, siphons, fountains, or kegs, or on the boxes used in such business, may file in the office of the judge of probate of the county in which his, or its, place of business is situated, and also in the office of the Secretary of State, a description of the name, mark, or device so used and cause such description and a notice of its filing to be printed once a week for three successive weeks in a newspaper published in the county in which such notice is filed.

Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 8-12-20

What does Code of Alabama § 8-12-20 cover?

Section 8-12-20 ("Registration of Names, Marks, Etc.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Alabama § 8-12-20?

A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 8-12-20" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Alabama law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Alabama official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Alabama attorney.

How does Alabama § 8-12-20 apply to my situation?

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