Sec. 11. (a) The secretary may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish:
(1) a classification of goods and services for convenience of administration of this chapter but not to limit or extend an applicant's or registrant's rights; and
(2) a single electronic application for registration of a mark that:
(A) may include each good upon which a mark is used;
(B) may include each service with which a mark is used; and
(C) must indicate the appropriate class or classes of the goods or services.
To the extent practical, the classification of goods or services should conform to the classification of goods or services adopted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
(b) If a single electronic application includes goods or services that fall within multiple classes, the secretary may require payment of a fee for each class.
Formerly: Acts 1955, c.174, s.11; Acts 1959, c.256, s.5. As amended by P.L.152-1986, SEC.30; P.L.135-2006, SEC.13; P.L.128-2017, SEC.8; P.L.59-2018, SEC.7.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 2. Trademarks, Trade Names, and Trade Secrets
24-2-1-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter
24-2-1-0.5. Intent; Judicial or Administrative Interpretation
24-2-1-4. Electronic Application
24-2-1-5. Certificate of Registration
24-2-1-6. Duration and Renewal
24-2-1-7. Renewal of Registration in Force on July 1, 2006
24-2-1-8.5. Certificate of Change of Name
24-2-1-10. Registration Cancellation
24-2-1-11. Rules; Classification of Goods and Services; Electronic Application
24-2-1-12. Damages for Fraudulent Registration
24-2-1-13.5. Fanciful Marks; Famous Marks; Injunctive Relief; Remedies; Attorney's Fees
24-2-1-14.5. Cancellation; Action to Compel Registration; Jurisdiction