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CA SB889

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ted Gaines

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 14254 of the Business and Professions Code regarding trademark registration procedures under the Model State Trademark Law
  • Changes "Actions" to "An action" to clarify that cancellation and mandamus actions for trademarks must be brought in superior court
  • Requires the Secretary of State to be notified of cancellation complaint filings and given the right to intervene, but not made a party to cancellation proceedings
  • Establishes that mandamus proceedings are based solely on the record before the Secretary of State
  • Permits service of process upon the Secretary of State as agent for nonresident trademark registrants using procedures applicable to nonresident corporations

Legislative Description

Trademarks.

Last Action

From committee without further action.

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2016

Full Bill Text

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