Idaho § 48-509 - Cancellation
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 48-509 — Cancellation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48-509. Cancellation
The secretary of state shall cancel from the register, in whole or in part:
(1) Any registration concerning which the secretary of state receives a voluntary request for cancellation from the registrant or the assignee of record;
(2) All registrations granted under this act and not renewed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter;
(3) Any registration concerning which a court of competent jurisdiction shall find that:
(a) The registered mark has been abandoned;
(b) The registrant is not the owner of the mark;
(c) The registration was granted improperly;
(d) The registration was obtained fraudulently;
(e) The mark is or has become the generic name for the goods or services, or a portion thereof, for which it was registered;
(f) The registered mark is so similar, as to be likely to cause confusion or mistake or to deceive, to a mark registered by another person in this state prior to the date of the filing of the application for registration by the registrant hereunder, and not abandoned; or
(4) When a court of competent jurisdiction orders cancellation of a registration on any ground.
[48-509, added 1996, ch. 404, sec. 2, p. 1342.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 48-509
What does Idaho Statutes § 48-509 cover?
Section 48-509 ("Cancellation") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. 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 Idaho § 48-509?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 48-509 apply to my situation?
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