1) This is a registered trademark, not a patent.
Just register your 555 as a trademark. Register in your relevant industries.
This way you are fully protected and you have exclusive rights to the name.
2) Trademark registration application procedure:
1. Query: Query the Chinese, English and graphics contained in the trademark to be registered. Our firm will conduct nationwide searches according to the applicant's requirements. Check whether there are any identical or similar trademarks that have been registered before.
2. Inquiry method: voluntary principle (1) Free inquiry through the trademark inquiry system (30 minutes)
(2) Inquiry of trademark files in the National Trademark Office (1 working day)
3. Organize trademark drawings and prepare trademark application documents. (1 working day)
4. Submit a trademark registration application to the National Trademark Office and obtain acceptance. (30 working days)
Registration required procedures:
1. One copy of business license; one copy of personal identity application ID card (required to be clear), self-employed business A copy of the license.
2. Twelve copies of the trademark drawings of the registered trademark (size 5-10 cm, preferably business card size).
(1) If the trademark pattern is in color, 11 copies of the color pattern and 2 copies of the black and white ink draft are required.
(2) If the trademark pattern is in black and white, 12 copies of black and white ink drafts are required.
3. Official seal (stamp the applicant’s seal on the application, power of attorney, and agreement; personal signature).
Time required for registration:
1. It takes about one month to deliver the registration number document to the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce.
2. Six months after the application is accepted, the Trademark Office will conduct a substantive examination of the trademark (6 months).
3. After passing the substantive examination, that is, about 12 months after application, the Trademark Office will issue a preliminary examination announcement and send it to the applicant.
4. Three months after the date of announcement, the trademark registration will be approved and the official "Trademark Registration Certificate" will be issued.
5. The total registration time is about 12-15 months.
6. The trademark can be used correctly after filing the application (do not mark the registration mark R when using it).