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AZ Rev Stat § 44-1441 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1441 - Definitions

44-1441.  Definitions A. In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Applicant"  means the person filing an application for registration of a mark under this article or the person's legal representatives,  successors or assigns. 2. " Dilution"  means the lessening of the capacity of a famous mark to identify and distinguish goods or services,  regardless of the presence or absence of either: (a) Competition between the owner of the famous mark and other parties. (b) Likelihood of confusion,  mistake or deception. 3. " Mark"  means any trademark or service mark. 4. " Person"  means any individual,  firm,  partnership,  corporation,  association,  union or other organization. 5. " Registrant"  means the person to whom the registration of a mark under this article is issued or the person's legal representatives,  successors or assigns. 6. " Service mark"  means any word,  name,  symbol or device or any combination of these items that is adopted and used by a person to identify services provided or sold by that person and to distinguish the services from services provided or sold by others. 7. " Trademark"  means any word,  name,  symbol or device or any combination of these items that is adopted and used by a person to identify goods made or sold by that person and to distinguish the goods from goods made or sold by others. 8. " Use"  or " used"  means the bona fide use of a mark in the ordinary course of trade and not made merely to reserve a right in a mark. B. A mark is in use: 1. On goods when it is placed in any manner on the goods or other containers or the displays associated with the goods or other containers or on the tags or labels affixed to the goods or other containers,  or if the nature of the goods makes the placement impracticable,  then on documents associated with the goods or their sale,  and the goods are sold,  transported or distributed in this state. 2. On services when it is used or displayed in the sale or advertising of services and the services are rendered in this state. C. A mark is abandoned if either of the following occurs: 1. Its use has been discontinued with intent not to resume the use. Intent not to resume may be inferred from circumstances. Nonuse for three consecutive years constitutes prima facie evidence of abandonment. 2. Any course of conduct of the owner,  including acts of omission as well as commission,  causes the mark to lose its significance as a mark.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1442 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1442 - Registrability

44-1442.  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. 2. Consists of or comprises matter which may disparage or falsely suggest a connection with persons,  living or dead,  institutions,  beliefs,  or national symbols,  or bring them into contempt,  or disrepute. 3. Consists of or comprises the flag or coat of arms or other insignia of the United States,  or of any state or municipality,  or of any foreign nation,  or any simulation thereof. 4. Consists of or comprises the name,  signature or portrait of any living individual,  except with his written consent. 5. Consists of a mark which: (a) When used on or in connection with the goods or services of the applicant,  is merely descriptive or deceptively misdescriptive of them. (b) When used on or in connection with the goods or services of the applicant,  is primarily geographically descriptive or deceptively misdescriptive of them. (c) Is primarily merely a surname,  but nothing in this paragraph shall prevent the registration of a mark which has become distinctive of the applicant's goods or services in this state. The secretary of state may accept as prima facie evidence that a mark has become distinctive of the applicant's goods in this state proof of substantially exclusive and continuous use of such mark in this state by the applicant during the five-year period preceding the execution of the application for registration. 6. Consists of or comprises a mark that so resembles a mark registered in this state or a mark or trade name previously used in this state by another and not abandoned,  and that when applied to the goods or services of the applicant,  is likely to cause confusion or mistake or to deceive.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1443 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1443 - Application for registration

44-1443.  Application for registration A. Subject to the limitations set forth in this article,  any person who is domiciled in this state and who adopts and uses a trademark or service mark,  or any person who adopts and uses a trademark or service mark in this state,  may file in the office of the secretary of state,  on a form to be furnished by the secretary of state,  an application for registration of that mark setting forth,  but not limited to,  the following information: 1. The name and e-mail and business address of the person applying for such registration and,  if a corporation,  the state of incorporation. 2. The goods or services in connection with which the mark is used,  the mode or manner in which the mark is used in connection with such goods or services and the class in which such goods or services fall. 3. The date when the mark was first used anywhere,  and the date when it was first used in this state by the applicant or his predecessor in business. 4. A statement that the applicant is the owner of the mark and that no other person has the right to use such mark in this state either in the identical form thereof or in such near resemblance thereto as might be calculated to deceive or to be mistaken therefor. B. The application shall be: 1. Signed by the applicant,  or by a member of the firm or any officer of the corporation or association applying. 2. Accompanied by a specimen or facsimile of such mark in a format specified by the secretary of state by rule.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1443.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1443.01 - Electronic filing; acceptance

44-1443.01.  Electronic filing;  acceptance A. Any document that is required to be filed pursuant to this article may be filed in an electronic format that is approved by the secretary of state. B. Any document that is filed in accordance with this section is deemed to comply with: 1. The filing requirements of this article. 2. The requirement that a filing be verified or be submitted with a written signature. 3. Any requirement that the filing be filed under the penalty of perjury. C. The secretary of state may adopt rules requiring that any person that submits a document for filing pursuant to this section also submit a written or printed copy of the document as a prerequisite to the document being deemed filed. D. Except as provided in this section,  all civil and criminal statutes applicable to the filing of paper documents apply to all documents filed pursuant to this section.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1444 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1444 - Certificate of registration; admissibility as evidence

44-1444.  Certificate of registration;  admissibility as evidence A. Upon compliance by the applicant with the requirements of this article,  the secretary of state shall cause a certificate of registration to be issued and delivered to the applicant. The certificate shall be issued under the signature of the secretary of state and the seal of the state,  and it shall show: 1. The name and business address and,  if a corporation,  the state of incorporation,  of the person claiming ownership of the mark. 2. The date claimed for the first use of the mark anywhere and the date claimed for the first use of the mark in this state. 3. The class of goods or services and a description of the goods or services on which the mark is used. 4. A reproduction of the mark. 5. The registration date and the term of the registration. B. A certificate of registration issued by the secretary of state under the provisions of this article or a copy thereof duly certified by the secretary of state shall be admissible in evidence as competent and sufficient proof of the registration of such mark in any action or judicial proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1445 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1445 - Duration of registration; renewal notice; application and fee

44-1445.  Duration of registration;  renewal notice;  application and fee A. Registration of a mark under the provisions of this article shall be effective for a term of ten years from the date of registration. Upon application filed within six months prior to the expiration of such term,  on a form to be furnished by the secretary of state,  the registration may be renewed for a like term. A mark registration may be renewed for successive periods of ten years in a like manner. B. The secretary of state shall notify registrants of marks under this article of the necessity of renewal within the year next preceding the expiration of the ten years from the date of registration by writing to the last known address of the registrants. C. Any registered mark expires ten years from the date of the registration,  or of the last reregistration thereof,  and may be reregistered by filing an application with the secretary of state on a form furnished by the secretary of state and paying the renewal fee therefor within six months prior to the expiration of the registration.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1446 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1446 - Assignment of mark and registration

44-1446.  Assignment of mark and registration Any mark and its registration under the provisions of this article 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 be recorded with the secretary of state who upon recording of the assignment shall issue in the name of the assignee a new certificate for the remainder of the term of the registration or of the last reregistration thereof. An assignment of any registration under this article shall be void as against any subsequent purchaser for valuable consideration without notice,  unless it is recorded with the secretary of state within three months after the date thereof or prior to such subsequent purchase.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1447 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1447 - Records

44-1447.  Records The secretary of state shall keep for public examination a record of all marks registered or renewed under this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1448 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1448 - Cancellation of registrations

44-1448.  Cancellation of registrations The secretary of state shall cancel from the register: 1. Any registration concerning which the secretary of state receives a voluntary request for cancellation thereof from the registrant or the assignee of record. 2. All registrations granted under this article and not reregistered in accordance with the provisions hereof. 3. Any registration concerning which a court of competent jurisdiction finds: (a) That the registered mark has been abandoned. (b) That the registrant is not the owner of the mark. (c) That the registration was granted improperly. (d) That the registration was obtained fraudulently. (e) That the registered mark is so similar to a mark registered by another person in the United States patent office,  prior to the date of the filing of the application for registration by the registrant under this article,  and not abandoned,  that it might cause confusion or mistake,  or a person to be deceived,  but if the registrant proves that he is the owner of a concurrent registration of his mark in the United States patent office covering an area including this state,  the registration under this article shall not be canceled. (f) That the mark is or has become the generic name for the goods or services,  or a portion of the goods or services,  for which it has been registered. 4. When a court of competent jurisdiction orders cancellation of a registration on any ground.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1448.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1448.01 - Injury to business reputation; dilution

44-1448.01.  Injury to business reputation;  dilution A. The owner of a mark that is famous in this state shall be entitled,  subject to the principles of equity and on terms as the court deems reasonable,  to an injunction against another person's commercial use of a mark or trade name,  if the use begins after the mark has become famous and causes dilution of the distinctive quality of the mark and to obtain other relief provided in this section. In determining whether a mark is distinctive and famous,  a court may consider at least the following factors: 1. The degree of inherent or acquired distinctiveness of the mark in this state. 2. The duration and extent of use of the mark in connection with the goods and services with which the mark is used. 3. The duration and extent of advertising and publicity of the mark in this state. 4. The geographical extent of the trading area in which the mark is used. 5. The channels of trade for the goods or services with which the mark is used. 6. The degree of recognition of the mark in the trading areas and channels of trade in this state used by the mark's owner and the person against whom the injunction is sought. 7. The nature and extent of use of the same or similar mark by third parties. 8. Whether the mark is the subject of a state registration in this state or a federal registration under the act of March 3,  1881,  or under the act of February 20,  1905,  or on the principal register. B. In an action brought under this section,  the owner of a famous mark is entitled only to injunctive relief in this state,  unless the person against whom the injunctive relief is sought wilfully intended to trade on the owner's reputation or to cause dilution of the famous mark. If wilful intent is proven,  the owner shall also be entitled to the remedies set forth in this chapter,  subject to the discretion of the court and the principles of equity. C. The following are not actionable under this section: 1. Fair use of a mark by another person in comparative commercial advertising or promotion to identify the competing goods or services of the owner of the famous mark. 2. Noncommercial use of the mark. 3. All forms of news reporting and news commentary.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1450 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1450 - Fraudulent registration; damages

44-1450.  Fraudulent registration;  damages Any person who for himself,  or on behalf of any other person,  procures the filing or registration of any mark in the office of the secretary of state under the provisions of this article by knowingly making any false or fraudulent representation or declaration,  verbally or in writing,  or by any other fraudulent means,  shall be liable to pay all damages sustained in consequence of such filing or registration,  to be recovered by or on behalf of the party injured thereby in any court of competent jurisdiction.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1452 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1452 - Common law rights

44-1452.  Common law rights Nothing in this article shall adversely affect the rights or the enforcement of rights in marks acquired in good faith at any time at common law.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1455 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1455 - Use of unauthorized copy of computer software; violation; classification

44-1455.  Use of unauthorized copy of computer software;  violation;  classification A person who knowingly uses,  other than for personal,  noncommercial use,  an unauthorized copy of computer software that when used depicts,  incorporates or displays or causes to be depicted,  incorporated or displayed a mark that has been registered under this article for computer software is guilty of a class 5 felony.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1456 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1456 - Use of trademarked container for other articles; violation; classification

44-1456.  Use of trademarked container for other articles;  violation;  classification A person who has or uses a cask,  bottle,  vessel,  case,  cover,  label or other thing bearing or having in any way connected with it the duly filed trademark or name of another,  for the purpose of disposing of,  with intent to deceive or defraud,  any article other than the article which such container or thing originally contained or was connected with by the owner of such trademark or name,  is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1460 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1460 - Registration of trade name, title or designation

44-1460.  Registration of trade name,  title or designation A. Any person,  partnership,  corporation,  firm,  association,  society,  foundation,  federation or organization doing business in this state,  or any foreign corporation licensed to exercise its corporate powers in this state,  may register with the secretary of state,  on a form to be furnished by the secretary of state,  the name,  title or designation under which such applicant is operating,  setting forth,  but not limited to,  the following information: 1. The name and e-mail and business address of the applicant for such registration. If the applicant is a corporation,  the state of its incorporation shall be disclosed. 2. The name,  title or designation to be registered. 3. The general nature of the business conducted by the applicant. 4. The length of time during which the name,  title or designation has been used by the applicant in his business operations in this state. B. The applicant or a member or officer of the firm,  partnership,  corporation,  association,  society,  foundation,  federation or other organization shall sign the application. C. A single name,  title or designation may be registered on each application submitted under this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1460.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1460.01 - Issuance of certificate; restrictions

44-1460.01.  Issuance of certificate;  restrictions A. Upon compliance by the applicant with the requirements of this article the secretary of state shall issue a certificate of registration. The certificate shall show the name and business address of the applicant,  the name,  title or designation registered,  the date of first use claimed,  the date of registration and the term of registration. B. The secretary of state shall not file an application for the registration of any trade name,  title or designation if it is not distinguishable on the record from any other name previously filed and on record with the secretary of state. C. The secretary of state shall not file an application for the registration of any trade name,  title or designation if it is not distinguishable on the record from an existing corporate name or a corporate name reserved pursuant to title 10,  chapters 4,  19 and 24 through 40.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1460.02 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1460.02 - Effective term of registration; renewal; expiration notice

44-1460.02.  Effective term of registration;  renewal;  expiration notice A. Registration of a name,  title or designation under the terms of this article is effective for a term of five years from the date of registration. Upon application filed within six months prior to the expiration of such term,  on a form furnished by the secretary of state,  the registration may be renewed at the end of each five-year period for a like term. B. The secretary of state shall notify registrants within the sixty days next preceding the expiration of the five years from the date of registration of the necessity of renewal by writing to the last known address of the registrants.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1460.03 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1460.03 - Assignment and recording of rights

44-1460.03.  Assignment and recording of rights Any name,  title or designation and its registration may be assignable by an instrument in writing duly executed and may be recorded with the secretary of state who upon recording the assignment shall issue in the name of the assignee a new certificate for the remainder of the term of the registration or of the last renewal of the registration.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1460.04 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1460.04 - Public examination of records

44-1460.04.  Public examination of records The secretary of state shall keep for public examination a record of all trade names registered or renewed under the provisions of this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1460.05 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1460.05 - Exclusive rights; common law rights

44-1460.05.  Exclusive rights;  common law rights A. The registration of a trade name if prior in time to the filing of articles of incorporation or the reservation of a corporate name shall give to the holder of the registered trade name exclusive right to the use of such name. B. Nothing in this article shall adversely affect the rights or the enforcement of rights in trade names acquired in good faith at any time at common law.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1460.06 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1460.06 - Electronic filing; acceptance

44-1460.06.  Electronic filing;  acceptance A. Any document that is required to be filed pursuant to this article may be filed in an electronic format that is approved by the secretary of state. B. Any document that is filed in accordance with this section is deemed to comply with: 1. The filing requirements of this article. 2. The requirement that a filing be submitted with a written signature. 3. Any requirement that the filing be filed under the penalty of perjury. C. The secretary of state may adopt rules requiring that any person that submits a document for filing pursuant to this section also submit a written or printed copy of the document as a prerequisite to the document being deemed filed. D. Except as provided in this section,  all civil and criminal statutes applicable to the filing of paper documents apply to all documents filed pursuant to this section.
AZ Rev Stat § 44-1460.07 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Trade and Commerce|§ 44-1460.07 - Trade name registration cancellation; release for use

44-1460.07.  Trade name registration cancellation;  release for use A. The secretary of state shall cancel a trade name registration if: 1. The secretary of state receives a voluntary request for cancellation from the registrant or the assignee of record. 2. The registration is not renewed in accordance with this article. 3. A court of competent jurisdiction orders the cancellation on any grounds. 4. The registration was obtained fraudulently by containing false or misleading information. B. The secretary of state may release a trade name for use pursuant to this article six months after the trade name's corporate owner has been administratively dissolved.