This bill amends existing laws regarding the cancellation of trademarks, service marks, and trade names by authorizing the Secretary of State to administratively cancel such registrations under specific circumstances. New provisions allow for cancellation if the Secretary finds that it is in the public interest and that the registrant has provided fraudulent information or failed to correct false information upon request. The bill outlines a process for notification, response, and appeal, ensuring that registrants are informed of the cancellation and have the opportunity to contest it in a district court.

The amendments include the creation of new paragraphs in W.S. 40-1-108(a) and 40-2-107(a), detailing the procedures for cancellation and appeal. These procedures require the Secretary to send written notice of the cancellation and provide the registrant with a chance to respond within sixty days. If the registrant's response is unsatisfactory or absent, the Secretary will proceed with the cancellation and notify the registrant accordingly. The registrant can appeal the cancellation to a district court within thirty days of receiving the cancellation notice. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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