ID H0575

Changes "filing" to "receipt" of trademark applications to clarify when the secretary of state's examination process begins upon payment of the application fee.

Replaces permissive language ("may") with mandatory language ("shall") requiring the secretary of state to cause applications to be examined for conformity with trademark law.

Amends Section 48-510 to require that applications for renewal of trademarks must be filed using the international classification of goods and services system.

Allows registrants to request renewed registration under the international classification system when renewing a trademark, provided the renewal does not expand the registrant's existing rights.

Changes "should" to "shall" requiring trademark classification of goods and services to conform to the classification system adopted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.