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Trademarks and trade secrets under Oklahoma law
Oklahoma also accepts state filings, and the state business portal lists the Business Filing Department of the Oklahoma Secretary of State as the office that processes trademark registration filings. The same department registers Oklahoma LLCs, corporations, limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships, and it also processes trade name filings. Registration is available electronically or by filling out the appropriate forms and submitting them to the Secretary of State. The portal describes a name availability search and a name reservation of up to 60 days.
On trade secrets, Oklahoma has its own Uniform Trade Secrets Act for misappropriation of trade secrets under state law.
Employers and training in Poteau
A State of Oklahoma Department of Commerce sheet on Poteau uses Esri data from 2019 and lists Rheem HVAC, Baldor Electric, Tyson and OK Foods under major employers. The sheet is undated, so check any employer’s current status before relying on the list.
Training and study are close by. Kiamichi Technology Center runs a campus at 1509 S McKenna Street in Poteau with career programs such as Aviation Technology, Electrical Technology and Welding Technology, and it offers customized training for businesses in LeFlore and Latimer counties. Carl Albert State College has its Poteau campus at 1507 S. McKenna and also operates a second campus in Sallisaw.
Oklahoma controls noncompetes by statute. Title 15 section 217 of the Oklahoma statutes voids a contract that restrains someone from a lawful profession, trade or business except as sections 218 and 219 allow. Section 219A(A) says a former employee may work in the same or a similar business as long as the former employee does not directly solicit the sale of goods or services from the former employer’s established customers. An attorney should confirm the current rule for a particular agreement.
Deadlines that run no matter where you live
Keep a dated record of when you made, published, sold or noticed copying of anything you plan to protect.
Before you sign anything
Do not sign an agreement about your work until you understand what it gives away. Read each page, mark anything unclear and bring those pages to an attorney. Ask the attorney whether any deadline applies before you decide, and what could follow from waiting. You may ask for time to think. If you feel pressed to decide quickly, say that you want time to think, and ask the attorney whether waiting could have any consequence in your situation. Write the attorney’s name and the date on your notes so you can find them again. Keep your questions in the same folder as your documents. Ask the attorney to repeat anything that moves too quickly. Write down the words you did not recognize, and look them up or ask about them afterward. Understanding the terms makes it easier to follow the advice you receive.
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Your next step
For a statewide view, read about Oklahoma intellectual property attorneys. Pages written for nearby Red Oak and Stigler cover those towns. When your dates and documents are in order, you can get matched with an intellectual property attorney.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of training does Kiamichi Technology Center offer in Poteau?
Kiamichi Technology Center runs a campus at 1509 S McKenna Street in Poteau with career programs such as Aviation Technology, Electrical Technology and Welding Technology. It also offers customized training for businesses in LeFlore and Latimer counties.
Is there a college campus in Poteau?
Carl Albert State College has its Poteau campus at 1507 S. McKenna, and it also operates a second campus in Sallisaw.
Which major employers does the state’s sheet on Poteau list?
A State of Oklahoma Department of Commerce sheet on Poteau uses Esri data from 2019 and lists Rheem HVAC, Baldor Electric, Tyson and OK Foods under major employers. The sheet is undated, so check any employer’s current status before relying on the list.
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