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AB-2210 • 2026

Model State Trademark Law: cancellation.

Model State Trademark Law: cancellation.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Krell
Last action
2026-02-20
Official status
From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on what specific nonsubstantive changes are being made to the law, leaving some uncertainty about the exact nature of these adjustments.

Trademark Law Changes

AB-2210 makes minor adjustments to the Model State Trademark Law concerning the cancellation of trademark registrations.

What This Bill Does

  • Makes nonsubstantive changes to provisions in the Model State Trademark Law that deal with canceling trademark and service mark registrations.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who have their trademarks or service marks registered with the Secretary of State

Terms To Know

generic name
A term used to describe any product or service, not just one brand's products or services.
registration
The process of officially recording a trademark with the government.

Limits and Unknowns

  • It is unclear what specific nonsubstantive changes are being made to the law.
  • Does not specify how these changes will affect existing trademarks and service marks.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-20 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

  2. 2026-02-19 California Legislative Information

    Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2210, as introduced, Krell.
Model State Trademark Law: cancellation.
Existing law, the Model State Trademark Law, provides for the registration of trademarks and service marks with the Secretary of State. Existing law requires the secretary to cancel from the register, in whole or in part, specified registrations, including, among others, any registration with regard to which a court of competent jurisdiction finds that the mark is or has become the generic name for the goods and services, or a portion thereof, for which it has been registered.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.

Current Bill Text

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