§ 80-2 – Registrability.
80-2. 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; or (2) Consists of or comprises matter which may disparage or falsely suggest a […]
§ 80-3 – Application for registration.
80-3. Application for registration. (a) Subject to the limitations set forth in this Article, any person who uses a mark, or any person who controls the nature and quality of the goods or services in connection with which a mark is used by another, in this State may file in the office of the Secretary […]
§ 80-3.1 – Examination of application.
80-3.1. Examination of application. (a) Upon filing an application for registration and payment of the application fee, the Secretary may cause the application to be examined for conformity with this Article. (b) The applicant shall provide any additional relevant information requested by the Secretary, including a description of a design mark, and may make, or […]
§ 80-4 – Certificate of registration.
80-4. Certificate of registration. Upon compliance by the applicant with the requirements of this Article, the Secretary shall cause a certificate of registration to be issued and delivered to the applicant. The certificate of registration shall be issued under the signature of the Secretary and the seal of the State, and it shall show the […]
§ 80-5 – Duration and renewal.
80-5. Duration and renewal. Registration of a mark hereunder shall be effective for a term of 10 years from the date of registration and shall be renewable for successive terms of 10 years upon application filed within six months prior to the expiration of any term. A renewal fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00), payable to […]
§ 80-6 – Assignment.
80-6. Assignment. (a) Any mark and its registration hereunder shall be assignable with the goodwill of the business in which the mark is used, or with that part of the goodwill of the business connected with the use of and symbolized by the mark. Assignment shall be by instruments in writing duly executed and may […]
§ 80-7 – Records.
80-7. Records. The Secretary shall keep for public examination all assignments recorded under G.S. 80-6 and a record of all marks registered or renewed under this Article. The Secretary shall collect the following fees for copying, comparing, and certifying a copy of any filed document relating to a trademark or service mark: (1) Five dollars […]