Rayco Manufacturing Co. v. Layco Auto Seat Cover Center, Inc.

Section 964 of the Penal Law is a hybrid statute. Roughly condensed, this legislative enactment has made it a misdemeanor for one — with intent to deceive or mislead the public — to use the name, designation or style of any other person, firm or corporation (or any symbol or simulation thereof) when such use may deceive or mislead the public as to *829the identity or connection of the user. In addition, the section further provides that “ Whenever there shall be an actual or threatened violation of this section, an application may be made to a court or justice having jurisdiction to issue an…