Effective September 1, 2012 there are major changes to the Texas Trademark Act for new and pending applications of registration of a mark. Some of the major changes are:
- Term of registration reduced from 10 years to 5 years.
- Change to timeframe for filing renewals.
- Likelihood of confusion review expanded to include federally registered marks.
- Multiple class applications permissible, but additional fee for each additional class.
- Licenses, security interests, & mortgages may be recorded
For more information see the Texas Secretary of State's
trademark information page.