Haw. Rev. Stat. § 481A-1
Title
This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practice Act.
Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 481A
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Haw. Rev. Stat. § 481A-2
Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Article" means a product as distinguished from its trademark, label, or distinctive dress in packaging. "Certification mark" means a mark used in connection with the goods or services of a person other than the certifier to indicate geographic origin, mat…
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 481A-3
Deceptive trade practices
(a) A person engages in a deceptive trade practice when, in the course of the person's business, vocation, or occupation, the person: (1) Passes off goods or services as those of another; (2) Causes likelihood of confusion or of misunderstanding as to the source, sponsorship, approval, or certification of goods or serv…
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 481A-4
Remedies
(a) A person likely to be damaged by a deceptive trade practice of another may be granted an injunction against it under the principles of equity and on terms that the court considers reasonable. Proof of monetary damage, loss of profits, or intent to deceive is not required. Relief granted for the copying of an articl…
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 481A-5
Application
(a) This chapter does not apply to: (1) Conduct in compliance with the orders or rules of, or a statute administered by, a federal, state, or local governmental agency; (2) Publishers, broadcasters, printers, or other persons engaged in the dissemination of information or reproduction of printed or pictorial matters wh…