1. Examination method for "decorative appearance" trademarks that have nothing to do with the goods
The examination of such three-dimensional trademarks is similar to the examination of flat trademarks. The front photo of such trademarks The flat graphics presented can be registered as a flat trademark. Generally speaking, this three-dimensional mark can be registered.
2. Examination methods for trademarks on the appearance of goods or packages with text or pattern components
For such three-dimensional trademarks, it does not matter whether the appearance of the goods or packages is distinctive or certain. There is a functional review. As long as the text and pattern can be registered as a flat trademark, this type of three-dimensional trademark can be registered. However, the registration will not indicate the reason for accepting the registration. In other words, it will only judge whether the appearance of the goods or packaging is protected by the Trademark Law when it encounters a complaint.
3. Examination methods for trademarks on the appearance of product packaging and the appearance of the product itself
For these two types of three-dimensional trademarks, the review is very strict, and the general principles and principles of three-dimensional trademark protection must be reviewed. All of special principles.
For the registration application under the three-dimensional trademark law, it is not necessary to submit a three-dimensional object. You only need to submit a drawing that can represent the three-dimensional shape, such as usually all three-dimensional views or three-dimensional renderings. However, it must be noted in the registration application. It is clearly a "three-dimensional trademark" or a "three-dimensional trademark".