Model State Trademark LawCertificate of Registration
Section § 14215
Once an applicant fulfills the chapter's requirements, the secretary will issue a certificate confirming the registration of a trademark. This certificate will include the owner's name, business address, and details about their corporate or partnership status. It will also specify when the trademark was first used both overall and in the state, the category and description of the products or services linked to the mark, a depiction of the trademark, and its registration date and duration. Additionally, this certificate or a certified copy can be used as evidence of the trademark's registration in court.
Section § 14217
This law explains how trademarks registered under this chapter can be kept active. Initially, registration lasts for five years. You can extend it by renewing it within six months before its expiration, and you have to pay a fee for this. Renewals can continue happening for additional five-year periods as long as the proper procedures as described are followed. If a registration was active as of January 1, 2008, it will remain valid until its term ends, but you can renew it by applying and paying the fee within the designated time. Moreover, when applying for renewal, you need to provide a statement confirming the trademark is still being used and also include a sample showing how the mark is used with goods or services.