New York Laws
Article 17-A - Filing of Names, Marks and Devices Used on Certain Vessels, Receptacles and Utensils
279-B - Cancellation.

(1) Any certificate concerning which the secretary of state shall
receive a voluntary request for cancellation thereof from the person
filing or from the assignee;
(2) Any certificate in respect of which a court of competent
jurisdiction shall order cancellation on any legal or equitable ground.