Category 35

Advertising; business operations; business management; office affairs. [Note] Classify goods (other than shipping) for others so that customers can browse and purchase them; this service may be provided by retail stores, wholesale stores, vending machines, mail order catalogs, or through electronic media.

Trademark registration is generally divided into two types: individual and company applications.

Documents required for personal application: Copy of ID card (signature required); copy of business license for individual industrial and commercial households; trademark registration application form; if an agency is entrusted, a power of attorney is required.

Documents required for company application: A copy of the business license (stamped); a trademark registration application; and a power of attorney if an agency is appointed.

The overall process takes about 14 months, including the acceptance notice (about 1 month), substantive examination (9 months), announcement (3 months), and certification (1 month) about months).