Ohio Code § 1349.81
Ohio Code § 1349.81. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 1349.81.
(A) Except as otherwise provided in division (B) of this section, no person shall advertise
or conduct a live musical performance or production in this state through the use
of a false, deceptive, or misleading affiliation, connection, or association between
a performing group and a recording group. (B) Division (A) of this section does not apply to a person if any of the following circumstances
apply: (1) The performing group is the authorized registrant and owner of a federal service
mark for that group registered in the United States patent and trademark office or
is the owner of a valid trademark for that group under the “Lanham Act,” 60 Stat.
427-443 (1946), 15 U.S.C. 1125(a) , as amended. (2) At least one member of the performing group is a member of the recording group and
has a legal right to that group name by virtue of use or operation under the group
name without having abandoned the name or affiliation with the group. (3) The live musical performance or production is identified in all advertising and promotion
for the performance as a salute or tribute to the recording group. (4) The advertising does not relate to a live musical performance or production that
the performing group conducts in this state. (5) The performance or production is authorized expressly in writing by at least one
member of the recording group.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 1349.81
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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