Subject to the limitations set forth in this act, any person who uses a mark may file in the office of the Secretary of State, in a manner complying with the requirements of the Secretary of State, an application for registration of that mark setting forth, but not limited to, the following information:
The Secretary of State may require a statement as to whether an application to register the mark, or portions of a composite of the mark, has been filed by the applicant or a predecessor in interest in the United States Patent and Trademark Office; and, if so, the applicant shall provide the Secretary of State with information regarding any application, including the filing date and serial number of each application, the status of each application and, if any application was refused registration or has otherwise not resulted in a registration, the reasons for the refusal or for the application not resulting in registration.
The application shall be typed and prepared on 8-1/2" x 11" bond paper, or prepared using any other means approved by the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall also require that a drawing of the mark, complying with requirements that the Secretary of State may specify, accompany the application.
The application shall be signed and verified by oath, affirmation or declaration subject to punishment for perjury, by the applicant or by a member of the firm or an officer of the corporation or association applying.
The application shall be accompanied by three specimens showing the mark as actually used.
The application shall be accompanied by an application fee established by and payable to the Secretary of State.
N.J.S. § 56:3-13.3