In addition, most countries stipulate that 65,438+0 applications should be filled in for each trademark, with a few exceptions. As long as the trademarks are the same, only 1 application is allowed for several different categories of goods.
(2) Power of attorney. Power of attorney is an important document for trademark applicants to entrust and authorize their agents to apply for trademark registration. Most countries stipulate that a power of attorney must be attached when applying for registration.
The procedures for handling power of attorney are also different. Generally speaking, developed countries have wider requirements, such as the United States, France, Germany, Japan and other countries, which require the power of attorney to be signed by the applicant without notarization and authentication procedures. Some countries require that the power of attorney must be notarized or authenticated. Our country stipulates that the power of attorney should be notarized, but if the other country does not need notarization or authentication, our country will also handle it according to the principle of reciprocity.
(3) domestic registration certificate. Some countries, such as some countries of the Madrid Agreement and Arab countries in the Middle East, stipulate that when applying for trademark registration, the registration certificate of the trademark in their own country must be submitted. Some countries also require China's registration authority to provide the certificate of registration issued before the publication of China's Trademark Law with the certificate that the trademark is valid for 10 years.
(4) nationality certificate and enterprise registration certificate. A nationality certificate is a document that proves the nationality of an applicant. If the applicant is a company organization, he only needs to obtain a certificate in his own country to prove that it is a company organized according to the laws of that country. Some countries stipulate that enterprise registration certificates can be submitted, or extracts from company and business registration can be used instead of nationality certificates.
(5) Other documents. A few countries also require some other documents, for example, Switzerland requires proof of enterprise address; South Yemen requires trademark ownership declaration, etc.
Matters needing attention in registering international trademarks 1. Determine the list of exporting countries, and register with emphasis, selectivity and pertinence according to the list, product type and nature and enterprise strength.
2. Before the product is exported, register the trademark in the exporting country to clear the obstacles. For countries that apply or register first, such as Japan, South Korea, Spain, Italy and other countries, the time for registration should be sooner rather than later. Otherwise, it will give others a chance to grab the note. For the first countries to use, such as the United States, Britain, Australia, Canada, Singapore and other countries, export trademarks should be used and registered in their own businesses as soon as possible.
3. It is necessary to register on the main products and provide corresponding services for the main products. The advantage of this tactic is that it can effectively prevent foreign speculators from registering in disguise.
4. When handling overseas trademark registration, we should grasp the registration opportunity in time and skillfully use the priority. On the other hand, we should fully understand the relevant international or regional treaties, agreements or regulations, and make good use of these resources according to the actual situation of our company to register overseas trademarks in time.
What is the function of registered trademark (1)? They can identify the source of goods or services. The use of trademarks can distinguish the most important and essential functions and sources of different goods or services, and guide consumers to identify brands for shopping or consumption. In modern society, there are hundreds of manufacturers of the same goods, and services with the same performance abound. What goods or services do consumers choose? Trademarks can help consumers achieve the purpose of identification. Because a trademark is a commodity or a service? Face? , representing the reputation of producers or operators, therefore, trademarks can play a role in guiding consumers to obtain satisfactory goods or services.
(two) to promote producers or operators to improve the quality of products or services. The quality of goods or services is the foundation of brand reputation. While guiding consumers to recognize brand consumption, they also urge and urge producers or operators to strive to improve the quality of products or services in order to safeguard their trademark reputation. Registered trademarks interact with designated goods or services, and the reputation of trademarks can reflect the quality, and the stability of quality can also improve the reputation of trademarks. If there is no trademark, consumers will have countless hearts when they consume, and even if they are cheated, there is nowhere to find them. Goods or services using registered trademarks increase consumers' sense of security for consumer goods. Even if their consumption is damaged, they can quickly find the source, file a claim and recover the loss. Although a trademark is not a sign of the quality of goods or services, consumers can continue to recognize the brand consumption through the consumption practice of goods or services with the same trademark. Therefore, registered trademarks have played a role in ensuring quality stability and promoting quality improvement to a certain extent.
(3) Conducive to market competition and advertising. People often say: trademarks are sharp weapons in business wars and pioneers in opening up markets? . The economic development of a country or region can be seen by the number of registered trademarks and the number of well-known trademarks. Because trademarks represent reputation and quality, reputation and quality are related to market share; The greater the market competitiveness, the higher its economic benefits. Therefore, trademarks are a sharp weapon in business wars. If a commodity wants to open the market and be recognized by consumers, it should not only ensure the reliability of quality, but also advertise through the focus of trademarks to stimulate consumers' desire to buy and let consumers know about the commodity in the fastest way. From this perspective, trademarks are pioneers in opening up markets.
(4) Trademarks are intangible property and the carrier of reputation. On the basis of reliable product quality, its brand name will be widely spread and appreciated, and the economic benefits of enterprises will be better and better. Even the name of the administrative division of its place of origin is unknown, but its trademark name is widely known. In this sense, registered trademarks are priceless and intangible wealth.
The Importance of Trademark Registration Trademarks actually play a very important role. Many enterprises may ignore the importance of trademarks, resulting in registered trademarks being registered by other enterprises and becoming the property of others. Some people think that everything will be fine if you register with the industrial and commercial bureau, but in fact, the registration of the company name and the trademark of the goods are two different things and cannot be confused. The company is registered in the industrial and commercial bureau, and the name of a place cannot be the same, but the trademark is different. If you have a company in A, other companies can no longer use the name A, but can use the name B. If both A and B have registered trademarks, it is illegal for A to use B's trademark, and if A uses B's trademark to advertise, it will also be sanctioned by law.
Some people think that our company's products are not big brands, how to register them? This involves the registration of trademarks. In fact, no matter the size of a trademark brand, it will have corresponding brand benefits. If this brand is recognized by everyone, then its chain sales in the whole country and even the world are guaranteed, and everyone can easily accept it.
Are there any famous hot pot brands? Haidilao? This is familiar to everyone. Their staff found it used in a restaurant in Beijing? Fishing in the sea every day? After the publicity, the restaurant was brought to court and was awarded 400,000 yuan. Some businesses make mistakes because they don't know the trademark brand. The above example clearly knows? Haidilao? This brand, and this brand is doing very well, it is illegal to win profits with this brand.
The above is the registration of Wuxi international trademark provided by Bian Xiao. I hope you like it!