Utah § 3a-305 - Duration and renewal.

Full text of Utah Utah Code § 3a-305 — Duration and renewal., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3a-305. Duration and renewal.

70-3a-305.  Duration and renewal.
(1) The registration of a mark under this chapter expires five years after the date the division certifies the registration under Section 70-3a-304.
(2) A registration may be renewed for an additional five years from the date a registration expires if the registrant:
(a) files an application with the division:
(i) no sooner than six months before the expiration of the registration and no later than six months after the expiration of the registration; and
(ii) in accordance with the requirements made by rule by the division:
(A) pursuant to Section 70-3a-201; and
(B) consistent with this section; and
(b) pays a renewal fee determined by the division in accordance with Section 70-3a-203.
(3) If a registrant complies with this section, the registrant may renew a mark at the expiration of each five-year term.
(4)
(a) A registration in effect before May 6, 2002:
(i) shall continue in full force and effect for the registration's unexpired term; and
(ii) may be renewed by:
(A) filing an application for renewal with the division:
(I) within the time prescribed in Subsection (2)(a)(i); and
(II) in accordance with rules made by the division pursuant to Section 70-3a-201; and
(B) paying the required renewal fee determined by the division in accordance with Section 70-3a-203.
(b) If a registration in effect before May 6, 2002, is renewed in accordance with this Subsection (4), the registration shall be renewed for a term of five years.
(5) Any application for renewal under this chapter, whether a registration made under this chapter or a registration made under a prior Utah statute, shall include:
(a) a verified statement that the mark has been and is still in use; and
(b)
(i) a specimen showing actual use of the mark on or in connection with the goods or services; or
(ii) a verified statement that the mark has not changed.


Amended by Chapter 58, 2012 General Session

Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 3a-305

What does Utah Code § 3a-305 cover?

Section 3a-305 ("Duration and renewal.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. 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 Utah § 3a-305?

A common citation format is "Utah Code § 3a-305" (Utah). 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 Utah law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Utah official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Utah attorney.

How does Utah § 3a-305 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Utah can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

Sources & Verification

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Utah.