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AZ HB2103
Bill
Status
3/29/2022
Primary Sponsor
Gail Griffin
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes sections 44-1443 and 44-1460 regarding trademark, service mark, and trade name registration requirements.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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