Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-28-304: Brand becomes trademark - Infringement - Penalty - Damages

Every brand adopted pursuant to this part shall be the exclusive trademark of the person, firm or corporation adopting the brand, and any other person, firm or corporation knowingly using or attempting to use that brand without the written consent of the owner commits a Class C misdemeanor, and is liable to the owner of the brand for all damages sustained by the owner by reason of the use of the brand.