California § 14254 - Actions to require cancellation of a mark registered pursuant to this chapter or
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 14254 — Actions to require cancellation of a mark registered pursuant to this chapter or, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14254. Actions to require cancellation of a mark registered pursuant to this chapter or
(a) Actions to require cancellation of a mark registered pursuant to this chapter or in mandamus to compel registration of a mark pursuant to this chapter shall be brought in the superior court. (b) In an action in mandamus, the proceeding shall be based solely upon the record before the secretary. In an action for cancellation, the secretary shall not be made a party to the proceeding, but shall be notified of the filing of the complaint by the clerk of the court in which it is filed and shall be given the right to intervene in the action. (c) In any action brought against a nonresident registrant, service may be effected upon the secretary as agent for service of the registrant in accordance with the procedures established for service upon nonresident corporations and business entities under Sections 416.10 to 416.40, inclusive, of the Code of Civil Procedure, and Sections 2110, 2111, and 2114 of the Corporations Code.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 14254
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 14254 cover?
Section 14254 ("Actions to require cancellation of a mark registered pursuant to this chapter or") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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