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SDCL § 37-6-1 Definition of terms used in counterfeiting provisions
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The following definitions apply to §§ 37-6-2 and 37-6-3 : (1) "Affixing" within the meaning of such sections is complete, whether such mark is affixed to the goods themselves, or to any box, bale, barrel, bottle, case, cask, wrapper, or other package, or vessel, or any cover or s…
SDCL § 37-6-10 Deceptive and merely descriptive marks not registrable--Marks made distinctive by previous use
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A mark by which the goods or services of any applicant for registration may be distinguished from the goods or services of others may not be registered if it consists of a mark which: (1) When applied to the goods or services of the applicant, is merely descriptive or deceptively…
SDCL § 37-6-11 Mark similar to previously used marks not registrable
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A mark by which the goods or services of any applicant for registration may be distinguished from the goods of others shall not be registered if it consists of or comprises a mark which so resembles a mark registered in this state or a mark or trade name previously used in this s…
SDCL § 37-6-12 Classification of goods and services for mark registration--Registration limited to single class
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The following general classes of goods and services are established for the convenience of the administration of §§ 37-6-4 to 37-6-27 , inclusive, but not to limit or extend the applicant's or registrant's rights. A single application for registration of a mark may include any go…