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FL H0679

FL H0679
Registration of Trademarks

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Introduced
12/08/2025
In Committee
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
03/11/2026
Passed
04/14/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/15/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to registration of trademarks; amending s. 495.111, F.S.; removing provisions relating to the classification of goods and services for trademark purposes; requiring the Department of State to use the international schedule of classes of goods and services; creating s. 495.0315, F.S.; requiring the department to establish and maintain a secure Internet website that allows submission of an online trademark registration application and renewal application; providing website requirements; requiring the department to make the online application system available by a specified date; amending s. 495.031, F.S.; providing online application requirements; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill updates Florida's trademark registration process by requiring the Department of State to use the international schedule of classes of goods and services, which is a standardized system for categorizing what a trademark is used for, instead of its previous custom list. It also mandates the creation of a secure online portal by December 31, 2027, where applicants can submit trademark registration and renewal applications electronically, including uploading digital versions of required documents like specimens (examples of how the mark is used) and drawings, and making payments. Furthermore, the bill allows for electronic verification of applications, aligning with existing laws for electronic signatures and transactions, and specifies that online applications will require an electronic specimen.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (2)

Commerce Committee (House), Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (House)

Last Action

Chapter No. 2026-31 (on 04/15/2026)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/679
Analysis - Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/679/Analyses/h0679z.IPA.PDF
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/679/BillText/er/PDF
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/679/BillText/c2/PDF
Analysis - Commerce Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/679/Analyses/h0679e.COM.PDF
Analysis - Commerce Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/679/Analyses/h0679d.COM.PDF
Analysis - Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/679/Analyses/h0679c.TED.PDF
Analysis - Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/679/Analyses/h0679b.TED.PDF
Analysis - Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/679/Analyses/h0679a.IPA.PDF
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/679/BillText/c1/PDF
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/679/Amendment/840781/PDF
Analysis - Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/679/Analyses/h0679.IPA.PDF
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/679/BillText/Filed/PDF
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