2017 Indiana Code
TITLE 24. Trade Regulation
ARTICLE 2. TRADEMARKS, TRADE NAMES, AND TRADE SECRETS
CHAPTER 1. Trademark Act
24-2-1-6. Duration and renewal
Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2018. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2018.
Sec. 6. (a) Registration of a mark under this chapter is effective for a term of five (5) years from the date of registration.
(b) If a person who registers a mark under subsection (a) files an application not more than six (6) months before the expiration of the five (5) year term, in a manner complying with the requirements of the secretary, the registration may be renewed for an additional five (5) year term commencing at the end of the expiring five (5) year term.
(c) A renewal fee payable to the secretary must accompany the application for renewal of the registration.
(d) A registration may be renewed for successive periods of five (5) years in the manner described in subsection (b).
(e) The secretary shall notify the registrants of marks of the necessity of renewal within the year next preceding the expiration of the five (5) years from the date of the registration by writing to the last known address of the registrants.
(f) An application for renewal under this chapter for a mark registered under this chapter or a mark registered under a prior law, must include:
(1) a verified statement that the mark has been and remains in use; and
(2) a specimen showing actual use of the mark on or in connection with the good or service.
Formerly: Acts 1955, c.174, s.6. As amended by P.L.135-2006, SEC.7.
IC 24-2-1-6 Duration and renewal
Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2018. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2018.
Sec. 6. (a) Registration of a mark under this chapter is effective for a term of five (5) years from the date of registration.
(b) If a person who registers a mark under subsection (a) files an electronic application not more than six (6) months before the expiration of the five (5) year term, in a manner complying with the requirements of the secretary, the registration may be renewed for an additional five (5) year term commencing at the end of the expiring five (5) year term.
(c) A renewal fee payable to the secretary must accompany the application for renewal of the registration.
(d) A registration may be renewed for successive periods of five (5) years in the manner described in subsection (b).
(e) The secretary shall notify the registrants of marks of the necessity of renewal within the year next preceding the expiration of the five (5) years from the date of the registration by writing to the last known electronic mail address or, if none, the last known address of the registrants.
(f) An application for renewal under this chapter for a mark registered under this chapter or a mark registered under a prior law, must include:
(1) a verified statement that the mark has been and remains in use; and
(2) an image of the mark on or in connection with the good or service.
Formerly: Acts 1955, c.174, s.6. As amended by P.L.135-2006, SEC.7; P.L.128-2017, SEC.7.
