1. Trademark search:
Before submitting an application for trademark registration, conduct trademark search to ensure that the selected trademarks do not conflict. Trademark search helps to avoid registration problems caused by similar trademarks.
2. Submit an application for trademark registration:
Submit an application for trademark registration, including trademark design, description of goods/services and other related information. Applications can be submitted online or mailed to the Japan Patent Office.
3. Preliminary examination:
The Japanese Patent Office conducted a preliminary examination to check the completeness and standardization of the application documents. If there are any problems, they may need to be corrected or modified.
4. Substantive review:
After the preliminary examination, the Japan Patent Office conducts substantive examination to examine whether the trademark meets the registration conditions. The review time may be longer, usually 9 months to 1 year.
5. Announcement:
If the substantive examination is passed, the trademark will be announced. This stage is a three-month announcement period. During the announcement period, any interested party who has objections to trademark registration may raise objections.
6. Registration:
If there is no objection at the end of the announcement period, the trademark will be officially registered. After registration, a trademark registration certificate will be issued.
Cost:
The cost of trademark registration depends on many factors, including the type of trademark, the quantity of goods/services and whether legal representation is needed. Generally speaking, it includes preliminary examination fee, substantive examination fee and registration fee. The fees may also vary according to the qualifications of the applicants.
Please note that the above procedures and fees are only general guidance, and the specific situation may be different due to the change of trademark office policy. Before trademark registration, it is recommended to know the latest policy and charging information in detail.
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