§ 495.145, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 495. REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS
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Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
An action seeking cancellation of a registration of a mark registered under this chapter may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state. Service of process on a nonresident registrant may be made in accordance with ss. 48.161 and 48.181. The department may not be made a party to cancellation proceedings.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 16, ch. 2006-191; s. 18, ch. 2022-190.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 48.161, Fla. Stat.Method of substituted service on certain parties in care of the Secretary of State.Printed as ss. 48.161 and 48.181
- § 48.181, Fla. Stat.Substituted service on nonresidents and foreign business entities engaging in business in state or concealing their whereabouts.Printed as ss. 48.161 and 48.181
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