SF0053

Authorizes the Wyoming Secretary of State to administratively cancel trademark, service mark, and trade name registrations for fraudulent or false information, with notice, response, and judicial appeal procedures.

• Allows the Secretary of State to cancel trademark registrations if the Secretary finds cancellation is in the public interest and the registrant provided fraudulent information or failed to correct false information upon request. (W.S. 40-1-108(a)(vi))
• Requires the Secretary to send the registrant written notice and explanation by certified mail before cancellation, and allows the registrant 60 days to file a response. (W.S. 40-1-108(a)(vi)(A), W.S. 40-1-108(a)(vi)(B))
• If the registrant's response does not satisfy the Secretary that cancellation grounds do not exist, or if no response is filed, the Secretary shall cancel the registration and send written notice by certified mail. (W.S. 40-1-108(a)(vi)(C))
• Allows a registrant to appeal a trademark cancellation to district court within 30 days by petitioning to set aside the cancellation and attaching all relevant documents, with the court able to reinstate the registration or take other appropriate action. (W.S. 40-1-108(a)(vi)(D))
• Allows the Secretary of State to cancel service mark and trade name registrations under identical procedures to trademark cancellations, including notice, response period, cancellation, and judicial appeal rights. (W.S. 40-2-107(a)(iv))

Effective: July 1, 2025

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