SB 696: Registration of Trademarks
GENERAL BILL
by
Martin
Registration of Trademarks; Removing provisions relating to the classification of goods and services for trademark purposes; requiring the Department of State to adopt a federal system of classification each year; requiring publication of the classification as part of the trademark registration application; requiring the department to establish and maintain a secure Internet website that allows submission of an online trademark registration application and renewal application, etc.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action:
12/2/2025
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