1. Review: It is divided into formal review and substantive review. After submitting the trademark application to the Trademark Office and assigning an application number, it will enter the formal review within four months. If all documents are correct, then it will Entering the substantive review stage. If the document is complete, the examiner will also search the Trademark Register to determine whether it conflicts with any existing trademark;
2. Rejection: If it does not meet the requirements for a registrable trademark, the trademark application will be rejected and the application After receiving the notice of rejection, the person must submit a written reply within 2 months. If the defense is successful, the review committee will issue an approval notice;
3. Hearing: If the defense is rejected, the applicant can apply for an ex parte hearing within 2 months. In fact, it is very common for trademarks to be rejected, but in the rejection, many different circumstances can determine whether the rejected trademark can be approved for registration;
4. Acceptance and announcement: If the trademark is reviewed and there is no reason for non-registration, The Examination Committee issues an acceptance notice to the applicant, and the applicant must pay the announcement fee within the deadline. After payment, the trademark will enter a 2-month announcement period;
5. Objection: If there is an objection during the announcement period, The Trademark Office will issue a notice of objection and a hearing will be held for both parties, in which both parties will provide supplementary statements, written explanations or evidence. If the objection is rejected, the Trademark Office will issue an approval notice; if the objection is successful, the Trademark Office will issue a final rejection notice.
6. Successful registration: After the Trademark Office completes the review, the trademark registration certificate will be approved for registration.