Procedures for trademark registration:
1. Design and determine the trademark pattern (LOGO) to be registered;
Text, graphics, letters, numbers, three-dimensional The combination of logo and color, as well as the combination of the above elements, can be applied for registration as a trademark. Such as: "Adidas", "NIKE", "Woodpecker", "Anta", "Golden Shield", etc.
(Word trademark), (Graphic trademark), (English trademark)
(English graphic combination trademark) (Chinese and English combination trademark) (Chinese, English, graphic combination trademark)
Note: The trademark pattern applied for trademark registration can be in pure Chinese, English or graphics; it can also be a combination of Chinese and English, a combination of Chinese and graphics, a combination of English and graphics, etc., depending on the specific requirements of the trademark registration applicant. Determination based on willingness and actual use of the trademark to be registered.
2. Determine the categories and specific goods or services that need to be protected according to the "Classification Table of Similar Goods and Services";
For example: if you want to register the trademark "Adidas", you need to protect it The products are "clothing, shoes, socks". According to the "Classification Table of Similar Goods and Services", clothing belongs to Category 25. In the same category as clothing are: shoes, hats, socks, belts, etc. Then, when applying for trademark registration, the designated protection category should be reported on the application form: Category 25; designated product items: 1. Clothing; 2. Shoes; 3. Socks [product cut-off].
For example: If you want to register the trademark "McDonald's", the service that needs to be protected is "catering services". According to the Classification Schedule of Similar Goods and Services, catering services belong to Class 43. Then, when applying for trademark registration, the designated protection category should be reported on the application form: Category 43; designated service items: 1. Restaurant. [Service ends].
amp; n, bsp; Note: For a trademark application in the same category, you can arbitrarily select 10 goods or services. If there are more than 10 (excluding 10), for each more than one, There is an additional closing fee of 100 yuan.
3. Trademark search;
After determining the goods or services that need to be protected by the trademark, our firm can help the client conduct a trademark search to check whether the trademark has been registered or registered by others. Whether there are other prior applications or conflicts with other prior rights, and make a trademark inquiry report and give specific suggestions.
4. To apply formally, you need to submit the following information, and our firm will prepare the application documents on your behalf, which will be signed and confirmed by the client:
1. If applying in the name of a natural person, A copy of the applicant's ID card and a copy of the business certificate are required.
Note: Starting from February 12, 2007, natural persons can apply for registered trademarks in their own names only if they meet certain conditions.
For details, please see: "Notes on Natural Persons Handling Trademark Registration Applications"
2. If you apply in the name of a legal person, you need to submit a copy of the "Business License";
3. If you apply in the name of another organization, you need to submit proof of identity. A copy of.
Our firm will prepare the "Trademark Agency Power of Attorney" and "Trademark Registration Application", which will be signed and sealed by the client after confirmation.
5. After the signature is confirmed and the corresponding payment is made, the application can be submitted to the National Trademark Office for formal application.
6. After receiving the application, the Trademark Office will use the date of receipt of the application as the trademark application date, determine the application number and enter it into the file, and issue the "Trademark" in about 4 months. "Registration Acceptance Notice" confirms the applicant's information, trademark application number, trademark pattern, designated category, etc. The notice is issued to our firm, and our firm notifies the client to claim it.
7. Trademark applications require substantive examination. In order to comply with the "Trademark Law" and relevant legal provisions, the Trademark Office will make a "preliminary announcement" of the trademark in the official publication "Trademark Announcement", and the announcement period is legally three months.
8. After the expiration of the trademark preliminary examination announcement period and no objections are raised by others, the Trademark Office will again announce the "Trademark Registration Approval Announcement" on the "Trademark Announcement" and issue a "Trademark Registration Certificate". The registration certificate will be issued to Our firm will notify the client to claim it.
9. If a trademark is approved and registered by the State Trademark Office, its statutory validity period is 10 years, and no further fees are required during the 10-year period. After the expiration of 10 years, you can apply for renewal. Each renewal registration is valid for ten years.
10. The entire registration cycle takes about two years.
Note: The trademark registration cycle is approximately two years from the date of application. It is subject to the review progress of the Trademark Office. Any progress promised by anyone is an invalid explanation.