15 U.S.C. § 291
Stamping with words “United States assay”, etc., unlawful
It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, association, or corporation engaged in commerce among the several States, Territories, District of Columbia, and possessions of the United States, or with any foreign country, to stamp any gold, silver, or goods manufactured therefrom, and which are intended and used in such commerce, with the words “United States assay”, or with any words, phrases, or devices calculated to convey the impression that the United States Government has certified to the fineness or quality of such gold or silver, or of the gold or silver contained in any of the goods manufactured therefrom. Each and every such stamp shall constitute a separate offense.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3
cases, 1983–1990 · leading case: Migliori v. Calise, 750 F. Supp. 57 (D.R.I. 1990).
Migliori v. Calise, 750 F. Supp. 57 (D.R.I. 1990). “The plaintiffs’ complaint alleges a cause of action under 15 U.S.C. § 291 et seq. (“The Gold Labeling Act”) as well as pendant state law claims of breach of contract and fraud.”
Klitzner Indus., Inc. v. H.K. James & Co., 96 F.R.D. 614 (E.D. Pa. 1983). “Plaintiff’s complaint currently sets forth allegations of copyright infringement, unfair competition, and violation of the National Stamping Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 291 et seq. against H.K. James & Company, Inc.”
Deborah Leslie, Ltd. v. Rona, Inc., 630 F. Supp. 1250 (D.R.I. 1986). “At issue is the right to a jury trial under the auspices of the National Stamping Act, 15 U.S.C. § 291 et seq. (Act). The inquiry is one of apparent first impression.”
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