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Artists, writers and brands in Aztec
The City of Aztec’s Business Office page lists the Business Office at 201 W. Chaco St., open Monday through Thursday, and says business licenses can be obtained through the Utility Billing Office. For who owns a logo, a slogan, a photograph or a manuscript, ask an attorney, and read the sections below with your own papers nearby.
Copyright: what registration changes
An attorney can tell you how they apply to your dates.
Trademarks: federal, state and common law
New Mexico offers a second route, a registration with the Secretary of State, Business Services Division, 325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300, Santa Fe, NM 87501, under the state Trademark Act. The Secretary of State’s trademark page lists the items needed to register a trademark or service mark. The Secretary of State’s application instructions, revised in 2020, ask for three different specimens, at least one showing a New Mexico physical address, and they say the mark must already be in use in New Mexico. The Secretary of State’s forms, from their 2020 revisions, list a $50 filing fee that includes one class and $25 for each added class, with a $25 fee to renew, so check the office for current amounts.
Whether you also have rights that arise from use without any registration is a question for an attorney, who can look at how and where you have used the name.
Local institutions and organizations in San Juan County
The San Juan County Clerk’s office is at 100 South Oliver Drive, Suite 200 in Aztec, and the clerk keeps the county’s public records, as the clerk’s own page explains. Those records are not a substitute for a search of registered trademarks or an opinion from an attorney.
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The federal court for New Mexico
The federal district court for New Mexico is the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico. A particular dispute may also belong in a different court altogether.
Common situations and short answers
Two situations deserve a short answer here, the first about confidential know how and the second about a promise not to compete. New Mexico has its own trade secrets statute, the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, at Sections 57-3A-1 to 57-3A-7 of the New Mexico statutes (NMSA 1978), and the New Mexico Supreme Court Law Library’s guide to uniform laws lists it.
Understanding your options
Most situations offer more than one path, from a simple conversation to a formal step. Ask the attorney to explain each option and what it would ask of you. Compare them against your goal, your budget and your patience. You decide which path to take, and a clear explanation helps you decide with confidence.
Next step: a match with counsel
Bring a short timeline to a first conversation. List the dates on which you created, shared, sold or published the work, name anyone who helped make it, and have any written agreement that touches it within reach. With those pieces, an attorney can see which of the rules above could apply to you. When you are ready, you can get matched with an intellectual property attorney.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What days is the Aztec Business Office open for licenses?
The city’s page lists the Business Office at 201 W. Chaco St. in Aztec as open Monday through Thursday and says business licenses can be obtained through the Utility Billing Office. Hours can change, so confirm them with the city before you go.
Where do I find public records in San Juan County?
The San Juan County Clerk’s office is at 100 South Oliver Drive, Suite 200 in Aztec, and the clerk keeps the county’s public records. The records are not a trademark search and do not replace advice from an attorney.
Does New Mexico have its own trade secrets law?
Yes. The Uniform Trade Secrets Act is at Sections 57-3A-1 to 57-3A-7 of the New Mexico statutes (NMSA 1978), and the New Mexico Supreme Court Law Library’s guide to uniform laws lists it.
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