Oklahoma § 78-23 - Application for registration
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 78-23 — Application for registration, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 78-23. Application for registration
A. Subject to the limitations set forth in this title, any
person who adopts and uses a trademark in this state may file in the
Office of the Secretary of State, on a form to be furnished by the
Secretary of State, an application for registration of that
trademark setting forth, but not limited to, the following
information:
1. The name and business address of the person applying for the
registration, and, if a corporation, the state of incorporation;
2. The goods or services in connection with which the mark is
used and the mode or manner in which the mark is used in connection
with the goods or services and the class in which the goods or
services are categorized;
3. The date when the trademark was first used anywhere and the
date when it was first used in this state by the applicant or the
predecessor in business; and
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 78. Trade Marks and Labels
4. A statement that the applicant is the owner of the trademark
and that no other person has the right to use such trademark in this
state either in the identical form thereof or in such near
resemblance thereto as might be calculated to deceive or to be
mistaken therefor.
B. The application shall be signed by the applicant or by a
member of the firm or an officer of the corporation or association
applying.
C. The application shall be accompanied by a specimen or
facsimile of such trademark, which shall be in a form compatible
with electronic scanning.
D. The application for registration shall be accompanied by a
filing fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00), payable to the Secretary of
State.
E. Any signature on any instrument authorized to be filed with
the Secretary of State under this act may be a facsimile.
Added by Laws 1959, p. 369, § 3. Amended by Laws 1984, c. 1, § 85,
emerg. eff. Jan. 30, 1984; Laws 1984, c. 229, § 24, operative July
1, 1984; Laws 1994, c. 267, § 5, eff. July 1, 1994; Laws 1996, c.
69, § 31, eff. Nov. 1, 1996; Laws 2001, c. 406, § 25, emerg. eff.
June 4, 2001.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 78-23
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 78-23 cover?
Section 78-23 ("Application for registration") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma § 78-23?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 78-23 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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