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House Bill 3141 |
House Author: Hartnett |
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Effective: 9-1-12 |
Senate Sponsor: Carona |
House Bill 3141 amends provisions of the Business & Commerce Code relating to the registration and protection of trademarks, including when a mark is considered to be in use. The bill establishes conditions under which a mark is considered to be abandoned and revises the requirements for registering a mark, assigning a mark and its registration, and canceling a registration. The bill also amends provisions requiring the secretary of state by rule to establish a classification of goods and services for the convenient administration of the bill's provisions, requires the secretary of state by rule to prescribe the amount of applicable fees, and provides for the enforcement of state trademark laws.