History.—s. 16, ch. 2006-191; s. 18, ch. 2022-190.
1Note.—Section 18, ch. 2022-190, amended s. 495.145, effective January 2, 2023, to read:
495.145 Forum for actions regarding registration.—An action seeking cancellation of a registration of a mark registered under this chapter may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state. Service of process on a nonresident registrant may be made in accordance with ss. 48.161 and 48.181. The department may not be made a party to cancellation proceedings.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations
Chapter 495 - Registration and Protection of Trademarks
495.031 - Application for Registration.
495.035 - Filing of Applications.
495.041 - Use by Related Companies.
495.061 - Certificate of Registration.
495.071 - Duration and Renewal.
495.081 - Assignments; Changes of Name; Security Interests.
495.121 - Fraudulent Registration.
495.145 - Forum for Actions Regarding Registration.
495.171 - Effective Date; Repeal of Conflicting Acts.