Ohio Code 1329.62 – Cancellation of registration
The secretary of state shall cancel from the register the following types of registrations:
Terms Used In Ohio Code 1329.62
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures; this provision does not affect any law relating to signatures. See Ohio Code 1.59
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59
(A) Any registration the secretary of state receives a voluntary request in writing, on a form prescribed by the secretary of state, for cancellation of the registration from the registrant or the assignee of record;
(B) Any registration that is granted under sections 1329.54 to 1329.67 of the Revised Code and that is not renewed in accordance with those sections;
(C) Any registration concerning which a court of competent jurisdiction finds either of the following applies:
(1) The registration was granted improperly.
(2) A trademark or service mark is or has become the generic name for the goods or services, or a portion of the goods or services, for which the mark is or has been registered.
(D) Any registration ordered canceled by a court of competent jurisdiction on any ground.