Ohio § 1329.71
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1329.71, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1329.71.
(A) As used in this section, “ financial institution ” means any bank, savings and loan association, savings bank, or credit union; any
affiliate or subsidiary of a bank, savings and loan association, savings bank, or
credit union; any registrant as defined in section 1321.51 of the Revised Code ; or any person registered as a mortgage lender under Chapter 1322. of the Revised
Code. (B) Any financial institution may proceed by suit to enjoin the use of the financial
institution's name or logo in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution,
or advertising of any product or service without the express written consent of the
financial institution, if such use is misleading or deceptive as to the source of
origin or sponsorship of, or the affiliation with, the product or service. Any court of competent jurisdiction may grant injunctions to restrain such use as
the court considers just and reasonable and may require the defendants to pay to the
financial institution all profits derived from and all damages suffered by reason
of the wrongful use of the name or logo. (C) Notwithstanding division (B) of this section, the only remedies that are available
for the wrongful use of a financial institution's name or logo by a registrant or
licensee under Chapter 1322. of the Revised Code are those set forth in section 1322.50 of the Revised Code or otherwise provided by statute or common law. (D) The provisions of this section are not intended to be exclusive remedies and do not
preclude the use of any other remedy provided by law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1329.71
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1329.71 cover?
Section 1329.71 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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