Notice of Intended Action
Fees—mark applications, assignments, cancellations, 40.5(13)
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SECRETARY OF STATE[721]
Notice of Intended Action
Proposing rulemaking related to fees and providing an opportunity for public comment
The Secretary of State hereby proposes to amend Chapter 40, “Corporations,” Iowa Administrative Code.
Legal Authority for Rulemaking
This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 548.117.
State or Federal Law Implemented
This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 548.
Purpose and Summary
The proposed subrule prescribes the existing trademark registration-related fees as required by Iowa Code section 548.117.
Regulatory Analysis
A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on December 11, 2024. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):
●December 31, 2024
Fiscal Impact
This rulemaking has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.
Jobs Impact
After analysis and review of this rulemaking, no impact on jobs has been found.
Waivers
Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rulemaking would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Secretary of State for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 721—Chapter 10.
Public Comment
Any interested person may submit written comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Secretary of State no later than 4:30 p.m. on June 17, 2025. Comments should be directed to:
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Carl Dietz |
Public Hearing
No public hearing is scheduled at this time. As provided in Iowa Code section 17A.4(1)“b,” an oral presentation regarding this rulemaking may be demanded by 25 interested persons, a governmental subdivision, the Administrative Rules Review Committee, an agency, or an association having 25 or more members.
Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee
The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).
The following rulemaking action is proposed:
ITEM 1.Adopt the following new subrule 40.5(13):
40.5(13) Fees. Fees for mark applications, assignments, and cancellations are established as follows:
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Application for registration of mark: |
$10 |
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Application for renewal of registered mark: |
$10 |
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Assignment of registration of mark: |
$5 |
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Cancellation of registration of mark: |
$5 |
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Official Document
- Fees—mark applications, assignments, cancellations, 40.5(13)
- Published on 5/28/2025
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View the Iowa Administrative Bulletin for 5/28/2025.
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