West Virginia § 47-2-12 - 47-2-12. Infringement.
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§ 47-2-12. 47-2-12. Infringement.
Subject to the provisions of section sixteen of this article, any person who shall:
(1) Use, without the consent of the registrant, any reproduction, counterfeit, copy, or colorable imitation of a mark registered under this article in connection with the sale, distribution, offering for sale, or advertising of any goods or services on or in connection with which such use is likely to cause confusion or mistake or to deceive as to the source of origin of such goods or services; or
(2) Reproduce, counterfeit, copy or colorably imitate any such mark and apply such reproduction, counterfeit, copy or colorable imitation to labels, signs, prints, packages, wrappers, receptacles, or advertisements intended to be used upon or in connection with the sale or other distribution in this state of such goods or services; then, such person shall be liable in a civil action by the registrant for any and all of the remedies provided in section fourteen of this article, except that under subdivision (b) of said section, the registrant shall not be entitled to recover profits or damages unless the acts have been committed with the intent to cause confusion or mistake or to deceive.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 47-2-12
What does West Virginia Code § 47-2-12 cover?
Section 47-2-12 ("47-2-12. Infringement.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. 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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