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What role does the Secretary of State play in regulating the use of trademarks or prosecuting their misuse?

April 26, 2017misuse play PROSECUTING regulating Secretary State trademarks

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What role does the Secretary of State play in regulating the use of trademarks or prosecuting their misuse?

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The Secretary of State does not play any role in regulating the use of trademarks or in prosecuting their misuse. The Tennessee Trade Mark Act of 2000 designates the Department of State as the filing agency for trademarks. The Department’s role is strictly ministerial. If you have any questions about the “protection” of a mark, infringement upon your mark, or the application of filing requirements to your specific situation, you should consult an attorney or other professional.