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Which department does the trademark registration go to?
go to the China National Intellectual Property Administration Trademark Office or its subordinate trademark acceptance window for handling.

I. Understand the basic process and requirements of trademark registration

Before trademark registration, the applicant needs to understand the basic process and requirements of trademark registration and relevant laws and regulations. The contents involved in trademark registration are complicated, including the registrability of trademarks, the classification of trademarks, the preparation of application materials, etc. Therefore, a basic understanding of trademark registration is essential.

II. Preparing application materials for trademark registration

According to the requirements of the Trademark Office, the applicant needs to prepare corresponding application materials for trademark registration. These materials usually include trademark designs, trademark applications, applicant qualification documents, etc. Trademark patterns should be clear and standardized, in line with the provisions of the trademark law; The trademark application shall fill in the information such as the name, category and scope of use of the trademark in detail; The applicant's qualification documents are used to prove the applicant's legal identity and qualification.

III. Submitting an application for trademark registration

After preparing the application materials, the applicant can go to the China National Intellectual Property Administration Trademark Office or its subordinate trademark acceptance window to submit an application for trademark registration. When submitting an application, the applicant needs to pay the corresponding application fee according to the requirements of the Trademark Office. The Trademark Office will conduct a preliminary examination of the application materials, and accept them if they are complete and conform to the regulations.

IV. Waiting for the results of the examination and subsequent treatment

After accepting the application, the Trademark Office will conduct a substantive examination, including the examination of the registrability of the trademark and whether it conflicts with the existing trademark. The review cycle varies according to the specific circumstances, and applicants need to wait patiently. If approved, the Trademark Office will announce the trademark and issue a trademark registration certificate; If the examination fails, the Trademark Office will notify the applicant and explain the reasons, and the applicant can re-apply according to the notice or modify it.

To sum up:

Trademark registration should go to China National Intellectual Property Administration Trademark Office or its subordinate trademark acceptance window. In the application process, the applicant needs to know the basic process and requirements of trademark registration, prepare the corresponding application materials, and submit the application according to the requirements of the Trademark Office. While waiting for the review results, the applicant should pay attention to the review progress and make follow-up treatment according to the review results.

Legal basis:

Article 2 of the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China

stipulates:

The Trademark Office of the State Council Administration for Industry and Commerce is in charge of trademark registration and management throughout the country.

Article 4 of the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China

stipulates:

If a natural person, legal person or other organization needs to obtain the exclusive right to use a trademark for its goods or services in production and business activities, it shall apply to the Trademark Office for trademark registration.

Article 5 of the Regulations for the Implementation of the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China

stipulates:

The Trademark Office shall, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Trademark Law and these Regulations, formulate and publish rules, normative documents and working procedures for trademark registration and management, and organize their implementation.