(a) The owner of a mark that is famous in this state may, subject to the principles of equity and upon terms the court considers reasonable: seek an injunction against another person's commercial use of a mark or trade name, if the use begins after the mark has become famous and causes dilution of the distinctive quality of the mark; and obtain other relief as provided in this section.
- (1) the degree of inherent or acquired distinctiveness of the mark in this state;
- (2) the duration and extent of use of the mark in connection with the goods and services with which the mark is used;
- (3) the duration and extent of advertising and publicity of the mark in this state;
- (4) the geographical extent of the trading area in which the mark is used;
- (5) the channels of trade for the goods or services with which the mark is used;
- (6) the degree of recognition of the mark in the trading areas and channels of trade in this state used by the mark's owner and the person against whom the injunction is sought;
- (7) the nature and extent of use of the same or similar mark by third parties; and
- (8) whether the mark is the subject of a state registration in this state, or a federal registration under the Act of March 3, 1881, or under the Act of February 20, 1905, or on the principal register.
In determining whether a mark is distinctive and famous, a court may consider factors such as, but not limited to: