Texas Business and Commerce Code 16.003 – When Mark Considered to Be in Use
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(a) A mark is considered to be in use in this state in connection with goods when:
(1) the mark is placed in any manner on:
(A) the goods;
(B) containers of the goods;
(C) displays associated with the goods;
(D) tags or labels affixed to the goods; or
(E) documents associated with the goods or sale of the goods, if the nature of the goods makes placement described by Paragraphs (A) through (D) impracticable; and
(2) the goods are sold or transported in commerce in this state.
(b) A mark is considered to be in use in this state in connection with services when:
(1) the mark is used or displayed in this state in connection with selling or advertising the services; and
(2) the services are rendered in this state.
(c) Use of a mark made merely to reserve a right in the mark is not considered to be a bona fide use of a mark for purposes of this chapter.