Any registration of a mark in force upon the effective date of the Trademark Act shall continue in effect for the remainder of its unexpired term and may be renewed under the provisions of that act within six months prior to the expiration specified in its registration. The provisions of the Trademark Act shall not affect any application, suit, proceeding or appeal pending on the effective date of the Trademark Act.
History: Laws 1997, ch. 197, § 19.
Severability clauses. — Laws 1997, ch. 197, § 18 provided for the severability of the act if any part or application thereof is held invalid.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 57 - Trade Practices and Regulations
Section 57-3B-1 - Short title.
Section 57-3B-2 - Purpose and intent of act.
Section 57-3B-3 - Definitions.
Section 57-3B-4 - Registrability.
Section 57-3B-5 - Application of registration.
Section 57-3B-6 - Filing of application.
Section 57-3B-7 - Certificate of registration.
Section 57-3B-8 - Duration and renewal.
Section 57-3B-9 - Assignments; changes of name and other instruments.
Section 57-3B-11 - Cancellation.
Section 57-3B-12 - Classification.
Section 57-3B-13 - Fraudulent registration.
Section 57-3B-14 - Infringement.