This bill amends existing laws to empower the Secretary of State to administratively cancel trademarks, service marks, and trade names under specific conditions. New provisions allow for cancellation if it is determined to be in the public interest and if the applicant or registrant has provided fraudulent information or failed to correct false information upon request. The Secretary must provide written notice and an explanation of the cancellation, allowing the registrant to respond within sixty days. If the response is unsatisfactory or absent, the Secretary will proceed with the cancellation and notify the registrant accordingly.

Additionally, the bill establishes a right to appeal such cancellations to a district court within thirty days of receiving the cancellation notice. The court has the authority to reinstate the registration or take other appropriate actions. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Draft 25LSO-0016: 40-1-108, 40-2-107