Question 1: What does a certification mark refer to? The term "certification trademark" as mentioned in the Trademark Law means that it is controlled by an organization with the ability to supervise a certain trademark or service, and is applied to the goods or services by units or individuals other than the organization to certify the origin of the goods or services. , raw materials, manufacturing methods, quality or other signs of specific quality.

Question 2: What is a certification mark? Can you give a few examples? Thank you. Certification marks are controlled by organizations with the ability to detect and supervise certain goods or services, and are used by people other than them. A trademark on goods or services to certify the origin, raw materials, manufacturing methods, quality, precision or other specific qualities of the goods or services.

For example, "green food", "genuine leather" logo, the pure wool logo of the International Wool Bureau, Anxi Tieguanyin, Korla Xiangli, Jinhua ham and so on.

The difference between collective marks and certification marks is that the ownership of collective marks belongs to the collective members, while the ownership of certification marks belongs to "organizations with detection and supervision capabilities."

A geographical trademark is a sign that indicates that a product originates from a certain region, and that the specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of the product are mainly determined by the natural or human factors of the region. Whether it is a geographical trademark, a certification mark or a collective trademark, there are generally more agricultural-related trademarks. The aforementioned Anxi Tieguanyin, Korla Xiangli, Jinhua Ham, etc. are all geographical trademarks (certification marks). I wonder if you understand?

Question 3: What does certification mark mean? Proof for what? Definition of certification mark:

The definition of certification mark in the "Trademark Law": "The certification mark referred to in this law refers to an organization that has the ability to supervise certain goods or services and is controlled by the organization." Marks used by units or individuals other than organizations to certify the origin, raw materials, manufacturing methods, quality or other specific qualities of the goods or services.

"Collective trademarks and certifications." The Trademark Registration and Management Measures defines certification marks as follows: “Certification marks are controlled by an organization that has the ability to detect and supervise certain goods or services, and are used on goods or services by persons other than them to certify A trade mark or service mark indicating the origin, raw materials, manufacturing methods, quality, precision or other specific qualities of the goods or services. ”

There are two types of certification marks:

One type is origin certification mark, which proves that the goods or services themselves come from a certain place of origin. It is a geographical indication. The name of origin can also be registered as a certification mark under certain circumstances;

The other type is quality A certification mark is a mark that proves that goods or services have certain qualities.

Question 4: What is a certification mark? Certification trademarks are controlled by an organization with the ability to supervise certain goods or services and used by units or individuals other than the organization to certify the origin, raw materials, and manufacturing methods of the goods or services. , quality or other signs of specific quality.

A certification mark should be registered by an organization with supervisory capabilities and used by others other than the registrant. It is a mark used to prove that the goods or services themselves come from a certain place of origin or have certain specific qualities. As long as the goods or services provided by the party meet this specific quality and the registrant completes the required procedures, the certification mark can be used, and the registrant cannot refuse.

Certification trademarks are trademarks used jointly by multiple individuals. Therefore, unified management rules need to be formulated, used and managed for their registration, use and management and made public so that all sectors of society can jointly supervise them. , to protect the specific quality of goods or services and safeguard the interests of consumers.

Question 5: What is a certification mark? Registration process and conditions for certification marks. Hello, certification marks: controlled by an organization with the ability to detect and supervise certain goods or services, and not controlled by others. A trademark used by a person on goods or services to certify the origin, raw materials, manufacturing methods, quality, precision or other specific qualities of the goods or services. For example, "green food" logo, etc.

Qualifications and conditions for certification trademark registration applicants

(1) According to Article 3 of the Trademark Law and the "Registration and Management Measures for Collective Marks and Certification Marks" (12, 1998) According to Article 2 of the First Revised Edition), the scope of subject qualifications of domestic trademark registration applicants applying for collective trademarks is:

"Organizations with the ability to supervise certain goods or services"

(2) The conditions that should be met are:

A. It must be an enterprise or institution that has been registered in accordance with the law and has legal person status.

B. There must be a certificate of qualification of the applicant issued by the local industrial and commercial administration department, that is, a legal document that the applicant is registered in accordance with the law and has legal person qualifications. At the same time, a statement issued by the competent department stating that the applicant has designated him/her must be provided. Document proving the ability to detect and supervise the specific quality of registered goods or services. The competent department generally refers to the business competent department at or above the central or provincial level.

C. The management rules for the use of the applied certification mark must be formulated.

Review of certification trademark registration applications:

According to the provisions of the "Trademark Examination Standards", the review of certification trademark registration applications mainly includes the review of the applicant's subject qualifications and the use of certification trademarks. Review of administrative rules.

1. Review of the applicant’s subject qualifications

(1) The applicant shall submit documents proving the subject qualifications established in accordance with the law. Documents proving subject qualifications include the business license of the enterprise, approval documents for the legal establishment of public institutions and social groups, etc.

(2) The applicant should have the ability to supervise the quality of the specific goods certified by the certification mark. The applicant should submit materials detailing that it has corresponding professional technicians and professional testing equipment, or that the institution it entrusts has professional technicians and professional testing equipment.

2. Review of the management rules for the use of certification marks

The management rules for the use of certification marks should include the following main contents:

(1) The purpose of using the certification mark;

(2) The specific quality of the goods certified by the certification mark;

(3) The conditions for using the certification mark;

(4) The use of the certification Trademark procedures;

(5) Rights and obligations for using the certification mark;

(6) Liability of the user for violating the usage management rules;

(7) The registrant’s inspection and supervision system for goods using the certification mark.

In addition, the Trademark Office will also examine whether the certification mark violates Article 10, Paragraph 1, Article 11, Article 28 and Article 29 of the Trademark Law.

Question 6: The difference between certification marks and collective marks. Collective marks are registered in the name of a group, association or other organization for use by members of the organization in commercial activities to indicate the user’s membership in the organization. Membership symbol.

When applying for collective trademark registration directly, in addition to submitting the "Trademark Registration Application" filled out and printed in accordance with the regulations and stamped with the applicant's official seal, trademark pattern, and a copy of the identity document (confirmed by the applicant's seal ) and a copy of the person in charge’s ID card, the management rules for the use of collective trademarks, a list of collective members, etc. should also be submitted.

A certification mark is a mark that is controlled by an organization that has the ability to supervise certain goods or services and is used by units or individuals other than the organization to certify the goods or services. Origin, raw materials, manufacturing methods, quality or other indications of specific quality.

When applying for certification trademark registration directly, in addition to submitting the "Trademark Registration Application" filled out and printed in accordance with the regulations and stamped with the applicant's official seal, trademark pattern, and a copy of the identity document (confirmed by the applicant's seal ), in addition to a copy of the identity card of the person in charge, it should also submit certification of the management rules for trademark use, and a detailed description of the professional and technical personnel, professional testing equipment, etc. it has or the institution it entrusts has to show that it has the ability to supervise The ability of the certification mark to certify the quality of specific goods.

Question 7: What is the difference between certification trademarks and ordinary trademarks? Certification marks

Indicate that goods or services have certain qualities. A general trademark indicates that goods or services are produced by a certain operator. The registrant of a certification mark must be an organization established in accordance with the law, have legal personality, and have the ability to detect and supervise the specific quality of goods and services. Applicants for registration of ordinary trademarks only need to be operators registered in accordance with the law. When applying for registration of a certification mark, management rules must be submitted in accordance with the "Registration and Management Measures for Collective Trademarks and Certification Marks".

Ordinary trademarks

Applications only need to be submitted in accordance with the provisions of the Trademark Law and Rules. The registrant of a certification mark cannot use the certification mark on the goods or services he/she operates. General trademarks must use their own registered trademarks on the goods or services they operate. If a certification mark is allowed to be used by others, the procedures must be followed in accordance with the "Registration and Management Measures for Collective Marks and Certification Marks" and a "Permit of Use" must be issued.

To license others to use a general trademark, a license contract must be signed. Both certification marks and ordinary trademarks are transferable. However, the transferee of a certification mark must be an organization established in accordance with the law, with legal personality and the ability to detect and supervise. The transferees of ordinary trademarks include individual industrial and commercial households and partners registered in accordance with the law. The Trademark Office shall not approve the registration of identical or similar trademarks within two years after the certification trademark expires. For ordinary trademarks, it only takes one year for the Trademark Office to approve the registration of an identical or similar trademark.

Question 8: What is the difference between certification marks and ordinary trademarks? Hello,

Indicates that goods or services have certain specific qualities. A general trademark indicates that goods or services are produced by a certain operator.

The registrant of a certification mark must be an organization established in accordance with the law, possessing legal personality, and having the ability to detect and supervise the specific quality of goods and services. Applicants for registration of ordinary trademarks only need to be operators registered in accordance with the law.

When applying for registration of a certification mark, management rules must be submitted in accordance with the ", Certification and Management Measures". Ordinary trademarks only need to submit applications in accordance with the provisions of the "" and "Details".

The registrant of a certification mark cannot use the certification mark on the goods or services he/she operates. General trademarks must use their own registered trademarks on the goods or services they operate.

If a certification mark is allowed to be used by others, the procedures must be followed in accordance with the provisions of the "Registration and Management Measures for Collective Marks and Certification Marks" and a "Permit of Use" must be issued. To license a general trademark to others, a license contract must be signed.

Both certification marks and ordinary trademarks can be transferred. However, the transferee of a certification mark must be an organization established in accordance with the law, with legal personality and the ability to detect and supervise. The transferees of ordinary trademarks include individual industrial and commercial households and partners registered in accordance with the law.

The Trademark Office shall not approve the registration of identical or similar trademarks within two years after the certification trademark expires. For ordinary trademarks, it only takes one year for the Trademark Office to approve the registration of an identical or similar trademark.

I hope this helps you and I hope you will adopt it

Question 9: How to apply for a certification trademark? According to the provisions of the Trademark Law, a certification mark refers to a mark that is controlled by an organization with the ability to supervise certain goods or services and is used by units or individuals other than the organization to certify the goods or services. Origin, raw materials, manufacturing methods, quality or other indications of specific qualities.

Ways to register a certification mark:

1. Applicants go directly to the Trademark Office to register a trademark.

Generally speaking, companies only need to go directly to the acceptance hall of the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce to register a trademark.

2. Entrusting a qualified agency to register a trademark

Entrusting a qualified agency can increase the chance of successful trademark registration. Applicants can also save time and cost by simply providing relevant information as required by the agency. .

Question 10: What is a geographical indication certification mark? A geographical indication trademark is a sign that indicates that a product originates from a certain region, and that the specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of the product are mainly determined by the natural or human factors of the region. Applying for a geographical indication certification trademark is a common practice internationally to protect specialty products. By applying for a geographical indication certification trademark, we can rationally and fully utilize and preserve natural resources, human resources and geographical heritage, effectively protect high-quality specialty products and promote the development of specialty industries.