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§ 1–407

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 1-407 (2026)
Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions
Subtitle 4. Trademarks, Service Marks, and Trade Names

§ 1–407Copy Citation

(a)
Before denying registration of a mark, the Secretary of State shall give the applicant an opportunity for an informal hearing before the Secretary of State or the Secretary’s designee.
(b)
The denial of registration of a mark is not a contested case under Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.