Legal analysis: trademark applications are usually completed within nine months. Trademark application and registration should go through the following processes: trademark inquiry, application submission, application acceptance, substantive examination, registration announcement, registration approval and certification. Under abnormal circumstances, due to external factors, the application may be rejected, re-examined, questioned and protested.

Legal basis: Trademark Law of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Article 6 Where a registered trademark is required by laws and administrative regulations, an application for trademark registration must be made. Without approval and registration, it may not be sold in the market.

Article 7 The application for registration and use of trademarks shall follow the principle of good faith.

A trademark user shall be responsible for the quality of the goods in which he uses the trademark. The administrative departments for industry and commerce at all levels shall stop cheating consumers through trademark management.