SERVICE MARKS

Abandonment, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.18

Addresses, registration applications, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.20

Affidavits, registration of similar marks, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.19

Applicant, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.18

Application of law

Business corporations, names, Minn. Statutes 2004 302A.115

Limited liability companies, names, Minn. Statutes 2004 322B.12

Limited partnerships, names, Minn. Statutes 2004 321.0108, 322A.02

Nonprofit corporations, names, Minn. Statutes 2004 317A.115

Assignments, voiding, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.23

Attorney fees, identical or similar marks, misuse, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.29

Cancellation, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.25

Certificates and certification, filing, fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 5.12

Certificates of registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.21, 333.23

Certification marks

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.18

Lists, secretary of state, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.04

Registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.19

Rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.19

Certified copies, certificates of registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.21

Claim of ownership, constructive notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.24

Classification system, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.26

Collective marks

Defined as service marks, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.18

Lists, secretary of state, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.04

Registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.19

Rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.19

Conveyances, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.23

Copies, registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.20

Corporations, registration prohibitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.19

Counterfeit service marks, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.28, 609.895

Damages

Identical or similar marks, misuse, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.29

Improper registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.27

Deceptive trade practices, Minn. Statutes 2004 325D.43, 325D.46

Definitions

Criminal Code, Minn. Statutes 2004 609.895

Deceptive trade practices, Minn. Statutes 2004 325D.43

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.18

Dilution

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.18

Famous marks, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.285

Evidence

Certificate of registration, admissibility, prima facie ownership and exclusive use, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.21

Claim of ownership, constructive notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.24

Distinctive marks, proof of exclusive and continuous use, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.19

Facsimiles, registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.20

False representation

Improper registration, damages, liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.27

False statements

Improper registration, damages, liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.27

Famous marks

Injury to business reputation or dilution, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.285

Federal agencies, registration prohibitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.19

Fees

Conveyance or assignment, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.23

Registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.20

Renewal, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.22

Flags, registration prohibitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.19

Foreign countries, registration prohibitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.19

Foreign states, registration prohibitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.19

Fraud

Cancellation of registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.25

Improper registration, damages, liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.27

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.18 to 333.31

Generic, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.18

Identical or similar marks, misuse

Attorney fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.29

Damages, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.29

Interpretation of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.29, 333.30

Liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.28

Marks acquired at common law, rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.30

Right to prosecute, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.29

Interpretation of law

Identical or similar marks, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.29, 333.30

Lawsuits

Identical or similar marks, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.29

Improper registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.27

Liability

Counterfeit service marks, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.28

Identical or similar marks, misuse, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.28

Improper registration, damages, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.27

Lists, secretary of state, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.04

Local governments, registration prohibitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.19

Marks acquired at common law, rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.30

Names, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.20, 333.21

Nonresident registrants, see Registrants under this topic

Orders, cancellation of registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.25

Partnerships, registration prohibitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.19

Patents

Similar marks, cancellation of registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.25

Prima facie evidence, certificate of registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.21

Records and record keeping

Secretary of state, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.24, 333.26

Registrants

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.18

Improper registration, liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.27

Nonresident, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.305, 333.31

Notice received, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.22, 333.31

Registration

Actions, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.305

Applications, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.20, 333.22, 333.26

Assignments, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.23

Cancellation, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.25, 333.305

Certificates, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.21, 333.23

Certification marks, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.04, 333.18, 333.19

Collective marks, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.19

Conveyances, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.23

Distinctive marks, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.19

Failure to renew, cancellation, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.25

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.20, 333.22, 333.23

Prohibitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.19

Renewal, notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.22

Similar marks, affidavits, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.19

Term, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.22

Sales representatives

Termination, impairment of good will, Minn. Statutes 2004 325E.37

Service of process

Nonresident registrants, secretary of state as agent, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.31

State seal, certificate of registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.21

United States, registration prohibitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.19

Violations and penalties

Assignment, voiding, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.23

Cancellation of registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.25

False statements or representation, improper registration, damages, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.27

Fraud, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.25, 333.27

Improper registration, damages, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.27

Voluntary request for cancellation, Minn. Statutes 2004 333.25