(a) Before denying registration of a mark, the Secretary of State shall give the applicant an opportunity for an informal hearing before the Secretary of State or the Secretary’s designee.
(b) The denial of registration of a mark is not a contested case under Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions
Subtitle 4 - Trademarks, Service Marks, and Trade Names
Section 1-402 - Effect of Subtitle
Section 1-404 - Registration Authorized
Section 1-405 - Classes of Goods and Services
Section 1-406 - Applications for Registration
Section 1-409 - Issuance and Contents of Certificate of Registration
Section 1-410 - Term and Renewal of Registration
Section 1-412 - Cancellation of Registration