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A state announcement and the federal rules
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture announced on December 7, 2023 that North American Bison, LLC was awarded $500,000 from the Agriculture Diversification and Development Fund for safety and biosecurity at its New Rockford bison processing facility. That announcement is about safety, not about patents or brands, and it says nothing about what the company owns.
Which federal court lists Eddy County
Eddy County is listed under the Eastern Division of the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota, and the court’s pages list 655 1st Ave. North, #130, Fargo, ND 58102-4932 for that division.
The NDSU Extension office in New Rockford
The NDSU Extension office for Eddy County is at 205 3rd St SE in New Rockford. It connects local residents to North Dakota State University programs and publications, and its hours were posted as of 2026. If your work involves a university, whether through a project, a course or a paid role, ask an attorney who owns what you create.
The Eddy County Recorder's office
The Eddy County Recorder’s office is at 524 Central Ave in New Rockford. It records legal documents in the land indexes, and the county has imaged its real estate records since July 2003 through the North Dakota Recorders Information Network. As of July 23, 2025, records had been entered back to March 1981. Trademark registration and business filings are handled by the Secretary of State, as the questions below explain.
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North Dakota trade secret law
North Dakota’s Uniform Trade Secrets Act defines a trade secret as information, such as a formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique or process, that gets independent economic value from not being generally known or readily ascertainable by proper means and that is the subject of reasonable efforts to keep it secret. The act sets a three year limit on a misappropriation claim, counted from when the misappropriation is discovered or should have been discovered with reasonable diligence, and it treats a continuing misappropriation as a single claim. The text of the state act is on the legislature’s site.
Trademark registration, noncompete agreements and business filings are covered in the questions below.
Questions people in New Rockford ask
What does a North Dakota trademark registration cover?
A state mark or service mark is registered with the Secretary of State by a signed application that gives the owner, the goods or services and class, the dates of first use anywhere and in North Dakota, and a statement of ownership, plus a specimen or facsimile of the mark in duplicate. It lasts ten years from the registration date and can be renewed for further ten year periods. The Secretary of State’s page says registration is optional, gives exclusive rights in North Dakota, and is superseded by a federal registration. Chapter 47-22 provides the state remedies of injunction, profits and damages.
Are noncompete agreements enforceable in North Dakota?
N.D.C.C. 9-08-06 voids a contract that restrains a person from a lawful profession, trade or business to that extent. An attorney should confirm how that statute applies to your agreement.
Where do I register a business or a trade name?
The Secretary of State, in Bismarck, registers business entities such as LLCs and corporations, and trade names (assumed names, also called doing business as names), all through the state’s FirstStop Portal. A person or organization may not do business under a trade name until it is registered, and a trade name registration must be renewed every 5 years and protects the name in North Dakota only. The Secretary of State’s registration page explains the process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What did the state announce about a bison facility in New Rockford?
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture announced on December 7, 2023 that North American Bison, LLC was awarded $500,000 from the Agriculture Diversification and Development Fund for safety and biosecurity at its New Rockford bison processing facility. The announcement is from December 2023 and describes an award, not the plant’s current operations.
Which federal court division lists Eddy County?
Eddy County is listed under the Eastern Division of the District of North Dakota, and the court’s pages list 655 1st Ave. North, #130, Fargo, ND 58102-4932 for it.
Where is the NDSU Extension office for Eddy County?
It is at 205 3rd St SE in New Rockford, and it connects local residents to North Dakota State University programs and publications. Its hours were posted as of 2026.
What does the Eddy County Recorder keep?
The Recorder’s office, at 524 Central Ave in New Rockford, records legal documents in the land indexes. The county has imaged its real estate records since July 2003 through the North Dakota Recorders Information Network, and as of July 23, 2025 records were entered back to March 1981.
Does a state trademark registration last forever?
No. A North Dakota registration lasts ten years from the registration date and can be renewed for further ten year periods. The Secretary of State’s page says it gives exclusive rights to the mark in North Dakota.
How long do I have to bring a copyright or trade secret claim?
A North Dakota misappropriation claim must be brought within three years after the misappropriation is discovered or should have been discovered with reasonable diligence.
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