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AZ HB2103

Bill

Status

Passed

3/29/2022

Primary Sponsor

Gail Griffin

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes sections 44-1443 and 44-1460 regarding trademark, service mark, and trade name registration requirements.

  • Requires applicants for trademark or service mark registration to provide a statement confirming they conducted a search and found the mark does not resemble existing registered marks or previously used marks in a manner likely to cause confusion or deception.

  • Requires applicants for trademark or service mark registration to disclose whether they previously sought federal registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and, if denied, the reasons for denial.

  • Requires applicants for trade name registration to provide a statement confirming they conducted a search and found the trade name is distinguishable from other names on file with the secretary of state and from existing or reserved corporate names.

  • Updates terminology to change "e-mail" to "email" and replaces archaic pronouns and phrases with modern language throughout both sections.

Legislative Description

Trademarks; service marks; trade names

Trade And Commerce - Title 44

Last Action

Chapter 80

3/29/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules2/28/2022
Commerce2/24/2022
Rules1/13/2022
Commerce1/13/2022

Full Bill Text

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