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ID SCR102
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/31/2013
Primary Sponsor
Agricultural Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Turkish company Beta Ziraat Ve Ticaret A.S. filed for trademark registration of "IDAHO" with the Turkish Patent Institute on March 16, 2012 (filing number 201224978) for International Class 31 agricultural products.
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Registration of the mark would likely cause consumer confusion, leading purchasers to assume non-Idaho products originated in Idaho and potentially damaging Idaho's agricultural brand reputation.
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Legislature urges the Republic of Turkey and Turkish Patent Institute to deny the trademark registration request for products not originating in Idaho.
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Legislature urges the Governor of Idaho to take all necessary steps to oppose the trademark application.
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Official copies of the resolution shall be distributed to the Republic of Turkey, Turkish Patent Institute, and Idaho's congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and urging the Republic of Turkey and the Turkish Patent Institute to honor Idaho's opposition and deny the request for registration of applicant Beta Ziraat Ve Ticaret A.S. to claim the mark "IDAHO" for use in identification of products not originating in the State of Idaho.
OPPOSITION TO USE OF "IDAHO" MARK
Last Action
Reported delivered to the Secretary of State on 02/08/13
2/11/2013