Ind. Code ch. 24-5-25

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Ind. Code § 24-5-25-1 "Performing group"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "performing group" means a vocal or an instrumental group seeking to use the name of another group that has previously released a commercial sound recording under the name of the other group. As added by P.L.56-2008, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 24-5-25-2 "Recording group"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "recording group" means a vocal or an instrumental group, at least one (1) of whose members has released a commercial sound recording under the group's name, and in which the member or members: (1) have a legal right by virtue of use or operation under the group's name; (2) have not abandoned the name; and (3) have not abandoned affiliation with the group. As added by P.L.56-2008, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 24-5-25-3 "Sound recording"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "sound recording" means a work that results from the placement on a material object of a series of musical, spoken, or other sounds regardless of the nature of the material object, such as a compact disc, cassette, tape, or phonograph record, in which the sounds are placed. As added by P.L.56-2008, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 24-5-25-4 Prohibited conduct; exceptions

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person, other than a media source that carries advertising or a press release for the performance or production, may not advertise or conduct a live musical performance or production in Indiana through actions that falsely, deceptively, or misleadingly imply the existence of an affiliation, a connection, or an association between a performing group and a recording group. (b) This section does not apply if: (1) the performing group is the authorized registrant and owner of a federal service mark for the recording group with the same name registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office; (2) at least one (1) member of the performing group was a member of the recording group and: (A) has a legal right by virtue of use or operation under the group name; (B) has not abandoned the name; and (C) has not abandoned affiliation with the group; (3) the live musical performance or production is identified in all advertising and promotion as a salute or tribute; (4) the advertising does not relate to a live musical performance or production taking place in Indiana; or (5) the performance or production is expressly authorized by the recording group. As added by P.L.56-2008, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 24-5-25-5 Action to enjoin

Sec. 5. The attorney general or any aggrieved person may bring an action to enjoin a person from violating section 4 of this chapter. If an injunction is issued, the court may order the defendant to restore to any person in interest any money or property that was acquired by means of a violation of this chapter. As added by P.L.56-2008, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 24-5-25-6 Penalties

Sec. 6. A person who violates section 4 of this chapter commits a Class A infraction. Each performance or production in violation of section 4 of this chapter constitutes a separate violation. As added by P.L.56-2008, SEC.1.

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