Duplication of vessel hulls and parts
Wis. Stat. § 134.34
in effect(1) In this section:
(a) “Direct molding process” means any direct molding process in which the original manufactured vessel hull or component part of a vessel is itself used as a plug for the making of the mold, which is then used to manufacture a duplicate item.
(b) “Mold” means a matrix or form in which a substance or material is shaped.
(c) “Plug” means a device or model used to make a mold for the purpose of exact duplication.
(2) No person may use the direct molding process to duplicate for the purpose of sale a manufactured vessel hull or component part of a vessel made by another person without the written permission of that other person.
(3) No person may knowingly sell a vessel hull or component part of a vessel duplicated in violation of sub. (2).
(4) This section applies only to vessel hulls or component parts of vessels duplicated using a mold made after June 30, 1983.
(5) A person who suffers injury or damage as the result of a violation of this section may bring an action in circuit court for an injunction prohibiting the violation. In addition, the person shall be entitled to actual damages incurred as a result of the violation, reasonable attorney fees and costs, notwithstanding s. 814.04 (1).
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/134.34Fetched: 10/7/2026