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. Key elements of the process include written notice to the registrant, a 60-day period for the registrant to respond, and the ability to appeal the cancellation to a district court within 30 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