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Fla. Stat. § 495.131 (2025)
Infringement.
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495.131 Infringement.—Subject to the provisions of s. 495.161, any person who shall, without the consent of the registrant:
(1) Use any reproduction, counterfeit, copy, or colorable imitation of a mark registered under this chapter in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of any goods or services on or in connection with which such use is likely to cause confusion, to cause mistake, or to deceive; or
(2) Reproduce, counterfeit, copy, or colorably imitate a mark registered under this chapter 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, distribution, or advertising of goods or services on or in connection with which such use is likely to cause confusion, to cause mistake, or to deceive;
shall be liable in a civil action by the owner of such registered mark for any or all of the remedies provided in s. 495.141, except that under subsection (2) hereof the registrant shall not be entitled to recover profits or damages unless the acts have been committed with knowledge that such mark is intended to be used to cause confusion or mistake or to deceive.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 23
cases (7 in the last 5 years), 1969–2025 · leading case: Florida Int'l Univ. Bd. of Trs. v. Florida Nat'l Univ., Inc., 830 F.3d 1242 (11th Cir. 2016).
Florida Int'l Univ. Bd. of Trs. v. Florida Nat'l Univ., Inc., 830 F.3d 1242 (11th Cir. 2016). “151 ; (4) Florida trademark infringement, Fla. Stat. § 495.131 ; (5) Florida common law trademark infringement and unfair competition; and (6) cancellation of State of Florida trademark registration, Fla.”
Am. Bank v. First Am. Bank & Trust, 455 So. 2d 443 (Fla. 5th DCA 1984). “This case involves the essential constituent elements of a civil cause of action (1) for injunctive relief against unfair competition resulting from infringement of a common law tradename (or mark or symbol), (2) for statutory damages for infringement of a registered service…”
Florida Int'l Univ. Bd. of Trs. v. Florida Nat'l Univ., Inc., 91 F. Supp. 3d 1265 (S.D. Fla. 2015). “Counts IV, Y and VI: Florida Trademark Infringement, Common Law Infringement and Unfair Competition, and Cancellation of Florida Trademark Registration FIU has also asserted a trademark infringement claim under Fla. Stat. § 495.131 and a common law claim for infringement and…”
Tio Pepe, Inc. v. El Tio Pepe De Miami Restaurant, Inc., 523 So. 2d 1158 (Fla. 3d DCA 1988). “It is well settled that one business outside the market territory of another has a right to use the same name. Abner's Beef House Corp. v. Abner's International, Inc.”
Fru Veg Mktg., Inc. v. Vegfruitworld Corp., 896 F. Supp. 2d 1175 (S.D. Fla. 2012). “; (3) violating the Florida Registration and Protection of Trademarks Act, Fla. Stat. § 495.131 et seq.; (4) violating the Florida Trademarlc Dilution Act, Fla.”
Great S. v. First S., 625 So. 2d 463 (Fla. 1993). “[17] § 495.131, Fla. Stat. (1989). [18] Section 495.”
Canes Bar & Grill of S. Fla., Inc. v. Sandbar Bay, LLC, 343 F. Supp. 3d 1236 (S.D. Fla. 2018). “§ 1125 (a) Count II: Florida Trademark Infringement under Florida Statute § 495.131 Count III: Common Law Trademark Infringement Count IV: Common Law Unfair Competition Count V: Trademark Dilution under Florida Statute § 495.”
Abner's Beef House Corp. v. Abner's Internat'l, Inc., 227 So. 2d 865 (Fla. 1969). “Section 495.131, F.S.A., which provides infringement of a registered mark shall subject the infringer to the liability of a civil action by the owner of the mark and to the injunctive and damage remedies of F.”
Rolex Watch U.S.A., Inc. v. Bonney, 546 F. Supp. 2d 1304 (M.D. Fla. 2008). “§ 1125 (a); Trademark Dilution, in violation of Fla. Stat. § 495.131 and Florida common law; and Common Law Unfair Competition.”
Sepmeier v. Tallahassee Democrat, Inc., 461 So. 2d 193 (Fla. 1st DCA 1984). “The plaintiffs contend the use of the word Leathergram in the column constituted infringement pursuant to section 495.131, Florida Statutes (1983).”
California Club Realty, Inc. v. Country Club Realty of South Florida, Inc., 493 So. 2d 37 (Fla. 3d DCA 1986). “1985); § 495.131, Fla.Stat. (1985). The final summary judgment under review is, therefore, in all respects Affirmed.”
GR OPCO, LLC v. Eleven IP Holdings, LLC (S.D. Fla. 2023). “§ 1114 ), but grants the motion to dismiss the third counterclaim (trademark infringement in violation of Fla. Stat. § 495.131 .). FACTS GR OPCO owns the E11EVEN brand and E11EVEN Club in Miami, Florida.”
— 495.131(1) — 2 cases
Sepmeier v. Tallahassee Democrat, Inc., 461 So. 2d 193 (Fla. 1st DCA 1984). “The plaintiffs contend the use of the word Leathergram in the column constituted infringement pursuant to section 495.131, Florida Statutes (1983).”
Abner's Int'l, Inc. v. Abner's Beef House Corp., 220 So. 2d 683 (Fla. 3d DCA 1969).
— 495.131(2) — 2 cases
Am. Bank v. First Am. Bank & Trust, 455 So. 2d 443 (Fla. 5th DCA 1984). “This case involves the essential constituent elements of a civil cause of action (1) for injunctive relief against unfair competition resulting from infringement of a common law tradename (or mark or symbol), (2) for statutory damages for infringement of a registered service…”
Sepmeier v. Tallahassee Democrat, Inc., 461 So. 2d 193 (Fla. 1st DCA 1984). “The plaintiffs contend the use of the word Leathergram in the column constituted infringement pursuant to section 495.131, Florida Statutes (1983).”
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