1. Definition of trademark extension

Trademark extension, as the name suggests, is a kind of extension of the validity period of trademark registration according to some legal provisions during the period when the trademark is valid on the registration date. system. There are also clear provisions on the time for processing, which is generally handled within 12 months after the expiration of the period. If the application cannot be processed on time during this period, a six-month buffer can be given. It must be noted that if no extension procedures are completed at the expiration date, the trademark will be cancelled, so companies must clearly understand this rule.

2. Application steps

1. Prepare application documents

There are not many application documents related to trademark extension, mainly including trademark renewal registration application form , the original and copy of the applicant's ID card, the power of attorney for the authorized agent, and a copy of the registration certificate. If the application documents are in a non-Chinese language, they need to be translated by a relevant translation agency before confirmation.

2. Submit the application

After preparing the documents, the applicant is required to go directly to the trademark registration hall to go through the trademark extension procedures. The staff at the acceptance window need to confirm whether the application documents are qualified. If the enterprise is conducted by a client bidding agency, then the specific application must be communicated by the trademark agency.

3. Pay relevant fees

Since you have already extended the useful life of a trademark registration, you must pay certain fees according to regulations. If it exceeds the stipulated 12 months, the relevant fees will also increase accordingly, including some delay fees. It is recommended that enterprises implement trademark extension business processing as early as possible to avoid unnecessary waste of enterprise cost resources.

3. Notes

The overall process of extending a trademark is relatively rigorous. If there is a relevant entrusting agency to handle it, it may be simpler. However, if an enterprise or individual directly registers and extends a trademark, there may be some problems with the extension application being unqualified, and there may also be some reasons why it is not in compliance with the extension. Therefore, the enterprise must pay attention to the writing standards of the application. Confirm that you indeed meet the conditions for registered trademark extension and go through the relevant procedures to confirm the right to renew. If the specified period is exceeded, the relevant agencies must be notified and asked whether there are remedial measures.

In general, there is only one file format for trademark extension, which is the "Application for Registration Renewal of Trademark". Whether from the perspective of an enterprise or a trademark intellectual property agency, it is clear how important trademark extension is to the entire enterprise. Fully and thoroughly keep in mind the processing methods, file formats, application steps and some important precautions for trademark extension. Only through this series of measures can we better complete the extension task of the company's trademark, so that the company can have a broader space and better use the trademark effect to promote advertising and promotion. Preparation documents for trademark extension, submission of application form and payment of fees.