File #: 21-1550   
Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/14/2021 In control: Clark County Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 11/2/2021 Final action:
Title: Approve and authorize the Clark County Clerk to make application to the U.S. Department of Commerce and the State of Nevada, Office of the Secretary of State, to trademark and register "Wedding Capital of the World" symbol and trade name. (For possible action)
Attachments: 1. Staff Report

CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

AGENDA ITEM

 

Petitioner:

Lynn Marie Goya, Clark County Clerk

Recommendation: 

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Approve and authorize the Clark County Clerk to make application to the U.S. Department of Commerce and the State of Nevada, Office of the Secretary of State, to trademark and register “Wedding Capital of the World” symbol and trade name. (For possible action)

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FISCAL IMPACT:

Fund #:

2100.947

Fund Name:

Marriage Tourism Fee

Fund Center:

1070606000

Funded PGM/Grant:

N/A

Amount:

$0.00

Description:

N/A

Additional Comments:

No Impact to the General Fund

 

BACKGROUND: 

Clark County has long been known as “The Wedding Capital of the World.” The phrase has, for many years, been a central marketing tenet used to promote marriage tourism to Clark County.

The County Clerk seeks approval of the Board to trademark “Wedding Capital of the World” to ensure the brand remains attached to Clark County. The proposed trademark is necessary to effectively promote wedding tourism in Clark County. Establishing Clark County as the registered owner of the brand and associated artwork will ensure that the graphics and name are used in accordance with County guidelines in a positive fashion.

The costs and fees for obtaining the trademark will be paid for from funds previously allocated for use by the County Clerk from the County Clerk’s special revenue fund for the promotion of marriage tourism.