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SB 1084 Trademarks.

Introduced by: Charles J. Colgan | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

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Trademarks. Provides a system of state trademark registration and protection consistent with the federal system of trademark registration and protection under the Trademark Act of 1946. This bill replaces the current Virginia laws of trademarks, service marks, and case marks with the Model State Trademark Bill, which has been adopted in 46 states. This bill contains the requirements for (i) determining registrability of trademarks; (ii) applying, filing, and issuing a certificate of registration; (iii) renewing a trademark; (iv) assigning a trademark or changing the name of the person for whom the application was filed; (v) recordkeeping; and (vi) canceling a registration. All of these functions are performed under the supervision and direction of the State Corporation Commission. The bill requires the State Corporation Commission to establish by regulation a classification of goods and services, and provides procedures and remedies for handling fraudulent registration, trademark infringement, and injury to business reputation.


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