AGENCY: Department of Commerce. Division of Corporations and Commercial Code
SERIES: 6920
TITLE: Trademark files
DATES: 1985-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date scanned, thereunder by type of document
DESCRIPTION: This is the record of registration of trade or service marks used by persons or corporations in this state. By filing the trademark with the state, the applicant reserves the right to use that trademark exclusively and may bring action against anyone who used any reproduction, counterfeit, copy or imitation of that trademark. The trademark is active for ten years and must be renewed six months prior to date of expiration. When a trademark has not been renewed, it becomes inactive. This information is entered into the data system, and is used to generate lists and reports.
This series includes an application for registration of Trade-Mark or Service Mark, all related correspondence, name of the applicant, place and date of partnership, the place and date of incorporation, and corporation status (domestic, foreign).
This record is used for research and to answer public inquiry.
Trademarks are not filed in the Corporation File.
RETENTION
Retain permanently
DISPOSITION
May Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 03/1987
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office until scanned and quality checked and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 10 years and then transfer to State Archives provided entity has expired.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Records Center permanently.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.
Computer magnetic storage media: Retain in Office for 30 days after expiration and then erase.
Computer data files: Retain in Office permanently.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical Legal
Registration of a trademark is required under UCA Title 70. Retention of trademark is outlined in UCA 70-3-6.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public