Arizona § 44-1442 - Registrability
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 44-1442 — Registrability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-1442. Registrability
A mark by which the goods or services of any applicant for registration may be distinguished from the goods or services of others shall not be registered if it:
1. Consists of or comprises immoral, deceptive or scandalous matter.
2. Consists of or comprises matter which may disparage or falsely suggest a connection with persons, living or dead, institutions, beliefs, or national symbols, or bring them into contempt, or disrepute.
3. Consists of or comprises the flag or coat of arms or other insignia of the United States, or of any state or municipality, or of any foreign nation, or any simulation thereof.
4. Consists of or comprises the name, signature or portrait of any living individual, except with his written consent.
5. Consists of a mark which:
(a) When used on or in connection with the goods or services of the applicant, is merely descriptive or deceptively misdescriptive of them.
(b) When used on or in connection with the goods or services of the applicant, is primarily geographically descriptive or deceptively misdescriptive of them.
(c) Is primarily merely a surname, but nothing in this paragraph shall prevent the registration of a mark which has become distinctive of the applicant's goods or services in this state. The secretary of state may accept as prima facie evidence that a mark has become distinctive of the applicant's goods in this state proof of substantially exclusive and continuous use of such mark in this state by the applicant during the five-year period preceding the execution of the application for registration.
6. Consists of or comprises a mark that so resembles a mark registered in this state or a mark or trade name previously used in this state by another and not abandoned, and that when applied to the goods or services of the applicant, is likely to cause confusion or mistake or to deceive.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 44-1442
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 44-1442 cover?
Section 44-1442 ("Registrability") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 44-1442?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 44-1442" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Arizona official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Arizona attorney.
How does Arizona § 44-1442 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Arizona can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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