(A) A registration of a mark is effective for five years from the date of registration, and upon application filed within six months before the expiration of the registration in a manner complying with the requirements of the secretary, the registration may be renewed for five years. A renewal fee payable to the secretary shall accompany the application for renewal of the registration. A registration may be renewed for successive periods of five years as provided for in this subsection.
(B) An application for renewal under this article, whether of a registration made under this article or of a registration effected under any prior law, shall include a verified statement that the mark has been and is still in use and a specimen showing actual use of the mark on or in connection with the goods or services.
HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 486, Section 1, eff 3 months after July 13, 1994.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 15 - Labels And Trademarks
Section 39-15-10. Use of marked beer, soda water, or mineral water containers.
Section 39-15-15. Requirements for labeling product as "peat"; penalties.
Section 39-15-20. Fraud in sale of goods marked "sterling".
Section 39-15-30. Fraud in sale of goods marked "coin" or "coin silver".
Section 39-15-410. Adoption and use of individual brands or marks.
Section 39-15-420. Registration of mark or brand with Secretary of State; registered number.
Section 39-15-430. Issuance of certificate; fees; admissibility of certificate as evidence.
Section 39-15-440. Transfer, release, or sale of brand or mark; records.
Section 39-15-450. Effect of use of brand or mark.
Section 39-15-480. Unauthorized possession of marked or branded containers.
Section 39-15-490. Effect of refusal to deliver containers to lawful owner.
Section 39-15-500. Taking or sending containers out of State without consent of owner.
Section 39-15-510. Situation in which article is inapplicable.
Section 39-15-520. Article is cumulative.
Section 39-15-710. Definitions.
Section 39-15-720. Authority to use trademark on timber.
Section 39-15-730. Purchaser's lien on branded timber.
Section 39-15-740. Loss of lien upon default in payments; removal of brand.
Section 39-15-750. Destruction of brand; removal or transfer of timber.
Section 39-15-910. Use of name or trade name in advertising.
Section 39-15-1105. Definitions.
Section 39-15-1110. Registration of distinguishing mark for goods or services; exceptions.
Section 39-15-1115. Registration of mark; required information.
Section 39-15-1120. Application, registration of mark, examination and amendment.
Section 39-15-1125. Certificate of registration; issuance; admissibility as evidence.
Section 39-15-1130. Effective period, registration of mark; renewal.
Section 39-15-1135. Mark and registration, assignment; change of name; recording.
Section 39-15-1140. Registered or renewed marks, public record.
Section 39-15-1145. Registration of mark, cancellation from register; conditions.
Section 39-15-1150. Goods and services, classification.
Section 39-15-1155. Fraudulent filing, registration of mark; liability.
Section 39-15-1160. Liability for unapproved use.
Section 39-15-1170. Action to enjoin counterfeit or imitation use of registered mark; damages.
Section 39-15-1180. Rights in marks not adversely affected by article.