Minnesota § 333.54 - THREATENED USE MAY BE RESTRAINED
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 333.54 — THREATENED USE MAY BE RESTRAINED, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 333.54. THREATENED USE MAY BE RESTRAINED
When there is an actual or threatened violation of section 333.53, an application may be made to a court having jurisdiction to enjoin and restrain the actual or threatened violation; and if it appears to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant is in fact using or threatening to use the name "Minnesota Zoological Garden" or the trademark thereof or any other name or mark confusingly similar, or any other name, mark, logo, emblem, insignia or badge, designation, or distinguishing descriptive word or phrase used by the Minnesota Zoological Board in carrying out its purposes relating to Minnesota Zoological Garden or confusingly similar to any other name, mark, logo, emblem, insignia or badge, designation, or distinguishing descriptive word or phrase used by the Minnesota Zoological Board in carrying out its purposes relating to the Minnesota Zoological Garden, the court may enjoin and restrain the actual or threatened violation without requiring proof that any person has in fact been misled or deceived thereby.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 333.54
What does Minnesota Statutes § 333.54 cover?
Section 333.54 ("THREATENED USE MAY BE RESTRAINED") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. 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 Minnesota § 333.54?
A common citation format is "Minnesota Statutes § 333.54" (Minnesota). 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 Minnesota law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Minnesota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Minnesota attorney.
How does Minnesota § 333.54 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Minnesota can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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